Grand Valley State University is a young, growing, and strong public university rooted in liberal-education and dedicated to student development and success through excellent teaching, engaged scholarship, and transformative service. The University seeks a collaborative and institutionally minded leader, with a proven record of innovation, to serve as the next Dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing.
The Kirkhof College of Nursing is located on the Health Campus of Grand Valley State University in the heart of the medical mile in beautiful downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan where students use cutting-edge technology for teaching and learning from exceptional faculty invested in student success. KCON offers three undergraduate nursing programs (RN to BSN, bachelor’s degree, and bachelor’s for second degree students); a master’s degree program; and a doctor of nursing practice program. Certificate programs and badge programs are also offered. KCON programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Exceptional facilities, including the state-of-the-art University Interprofessional Simulation Center which provides clinical learning in a virtual setting, are shared with the College of Health Professions. The Health Campus facilities serve Grand Rapids and surrounding communities with dynamic virtual and real experiences, as well as change initiatives to improve outcomes for those who give and receive care.
The Kirkhof College of Nursing Dean reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Among many qualities sought, GVSU seeks a Dean who will:
- Provide significant intellectual, financial, administrative, and managerial leadership.
- Possess the vision and the communication, management, and leadership skills to continue KCON’s history of excellence in education, scholarship, service, and practice.
- Serve as an effective advocate for the nursing profession, both within the university and externally, to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of education, scholarship, and practice.
- Bring prominence to KCON by actively contributing to local, regional, state, and national health care and academic organization initiatives.
- Seek and pursue opportunities to increase philanthropic support that will provide scholarship and support research.
- Be dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the broader healthcare landscape and promotes cultural competence in nursing education.
The search is being assisted by Academic Search. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please view the full position profile on the Academic Search website – www.academicsearch.org.
The Search Committee will begin to review application materials in late February. Applications, nominations, and inquiries may be sent in confidence to [email protected]. Complete applications should include three .pdf documents: a compelling letter of interest, a complete resume or vita; and a list of of five professional references, including names and contact information (phone and e-mail), none of whom will be contacted without the formal permission of the candidate.
Kate Nolde, Senior Consultant at Academic Search, is assisting with this national search. Confidential discussions about the opportunity can be arranged by contacting Kate at [email protected].