Dean of the School of Nursing

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison, established in 1848 and considered one of the world’s outstanding public research universities, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing. UW–Madison is a major land‑grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The School of Nursing (SoN), established in 1924, has a mission to develop nurse leaders, innovators, and advocates for the profession and society through research, education, practice, policy, and outreach.

The SoN is a leading nursing research institution with faculty and staff comprising more than 87 clinical and tenure‑track faculty members. The school offers BSN, DNP, PhD programs and several certificates, enrolling over 1,200 students.

• Leads the development of new educational programs and initiatives that respond to emerging healthcare needs, community priorities, workforce trends, and technological advances.
• Serves as the SoN’s Chief Academic Officer, ensuring academic integrity and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards for all nursing programs.
• Secures external funding from state and federal government agencies, foundations, corporations, alumni, and philanthropic partners to advance the school’s mission.
• Oversees the development and administration of complex, multi‑unit budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal planning and resource allocation.
• Guides the faculty, staff, and school community in articulating and implementing a forward‑looking mission, vision, and strategic framework aligned with UW‑Madison’s institutional goals.
• Collaborates with other deans, campus leaders, and Universities of Wisconsin partners to support interdisciplinary initiatives and shared governance.
• Ensures all academic programs and administrative units are reviewed regularly in accordance with university policies and accreditation standards.
• Provides comprehensive oversight of the SoN’s academic, administrative, and operational functions, maintaining excellence and efficiency.
• Represents the School of Nursing in local, state, national, and international forums.
• Partners with university and SoN faculty and staff to ensure robust data systems support continuous assessment, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
• Advocates broadly for the role of nursing education and scholarship to meet complex needs of diverse populations.
• Leads recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention of faculty and staff while fostering a culture of excellence, connection, wellness, and professional growth.

• Demonstrated record of transformative leadership fostering connection in higher education.
• Deep understanding of evolving challenges facing nursing education, research, and practice, and a vision for responding to these challenges.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, financial stewardship, personnel management, and resource development.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to growing research and scholarship, especially in SoN’s signature areas such as aging, pediatrics, health systems, and palliative care.
• Strong advocate for interprofessional education and practice.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Firm understanding of higher education dynamics and the evolving healthcare landscape.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high‑performing teams.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this position description. Candidate materials should be received by November 2, 2026. Contacts for the search are UWMadis

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and commit to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.