Dean, College of Nursing

Xavier University, a Jesuit Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary individual committed to promoting and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional practice, and service as the next Dean of the College of Nursing. The college is among the nation's leaders in holistic nursing and proud to be among the select nursing schools to receive the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation's (AHNCC) endorsement.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will bring the leadership and management qualities to build on the college's strengths and take it to even higher levels of academic excellence and student success. The Dean will collaborate with the faculty and staff to promote the college's mission, advance strategic priorities, and create an environment that encourages growth and innovation. The Dean will foster scholarship and research along with partnerships with community partners.

As a member of the Provost Area Leadership Team, the Dean will be expected to work collaboratively with the Deans across the University to ensure excellent programs that serve students, promote Xavier's Jesuit Catholic values, and serve the community in Cincinnati and across the United States.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of Xavier Health, Xavier's flourishing ecosystem of health programs. As a leader within Xavier Health, the next Dean of Nursing will promote the breadth and distinctive strengths of Xavier's health programs, build strong relationships across the institution-wide health portfolio, and foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, practice, research, and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of and commitment to Xavier's Jesuit Catholic mission with an ability to embed this mission into the life and priorities of the college. In addition, the next Dean will be student-focused; possess excellent interpersonal, communication, administrative, and organizational skills; and demonstrate the ability to articulate a vision that encourages and inspires quality program growth.

For additional information regarding this position and the Xavier University College of Nursing, please see here.

Questions may be sent to the Search Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Catherine Frank at frankc
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