Assistant Dean​/Academic Rank DOQ

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Location

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 226

Department

Department CON-Lincoln Division

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Nursing

FTE:

1.0

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8-5

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Operations

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/04/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities
The Assistant Dean provides administrative leadership (0.50 FTE ) with negotiated allocations for teaching, research/scholarship, service, and practice, based on the needs of the division.

• Cultivate an environment that supports faculty, staff, and students in achieving academic and professional excellence.
• Maintain transparent and responsive communication across the Division and College.
• Implement and evaluate strategic initiatives consistent with the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Promote innovation in education, research, and clinical practice while ensuring compliance with university, accrediting, and regulatory standards.

• Oversee course quality, scheduling, and curriculum delivery across programs.
• Support faculty development, mentorship, and adherence to workload, promotion, and tenure policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of faculty and staff.

• Ensure student success, belonging, and policy adherence through proactive collaboration with academic and student services.
• Represent the College in community partnerships, alumni engagement, and clinical affiliations, ensuring alignment with academic and professional standards.

• Collaborate with administrative leadership to manage division budgets, space, and resources effectively.
• Uphold principles of fiscal responsibility, stewardship, and strategic resource utilization.

Required Qualifications

• Holds a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field and a graduate degree with a major in nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic leadership role.
• Possess experience and demonstrate skills in administration, interpersonal relations, teaching, and curriculum development, as well as demonstrated scholarly activity.
• Proven leadership experience in program, faculty, and staff development.
• Able to motivate and build consensus among faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution.
• Must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity in professional organizations.
• Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.
• Eligible for UNMC graduate faculty status.

Supplemental Qualifications

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