Dean, Duke University School of Nursing
Dean, Duke University School of Nursing
Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Academic Partnerships and Innovation, Duke Health
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University seeks a Dean of the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). As it celebrates its centennial year, Duke is well-recognized as one of the world's leading institutions for education, research, and patient care and is grounded in its shared values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence. The University community includes over 6,400 undergraduate students, 10,400 graduate and professional students, 4,100 faculty, and more than 57,800 staff across 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, as well as a broad array of interdisciplinary institutes, initiatives, and centers, and international programs in more than 150 countries.
Established in 1931, DUSON is one of the most esteemed schools of nursing in the country and known for preparing exceptional nurse leaders who are culturally sensitive, aware of current and emerging health needs, and poised to address health disparities. DUSON is guided by its mission to advance health equity and social justice by preparing nurse leaders and innovators with a commitment to improving health outcomes.
DUSON’s next Dean will partner with a talented faculty and staff to ensure excellent and innovative educational programs, accelerate high-impact scientific discovery, expand connections across the University and the Duke University Health System, and advance DUSON’s global and local reach. The Dean will be highly visible and an effective advocate, facilitating partnerships and securing resources to support DUSON’s goals. The Dean must be deeply inspired by DUSON’s mission and actively demonstrate their personal commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
To fulfill accreditation requirements, the Dean must be a registered nurse (RN) with a graduate degree in nursing and hold an earned doctorate. The Dean must also have a current or eligible RN license to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina. Significant experience in nursing leadership, education, practice, and/or research is expected.
Duke University has engaged Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent via https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/duke-university-school-nursing/dean
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Isaacson, Miller and Duke University are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you have any accommodation or access needs, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations.
