Requisition DetailsGENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
Location Kearney, NE
Requisition Number: 2026 - 227
Department CON-Kearney Division 50000661
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Nursing
FTE: 1.0
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F 8-5
Requisition Category Operations
Requisition Title Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition TitleAppointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/15/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary Primary ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
Administrative Leadership- 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.
Academic Oversight- 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.
Student and Community Engagement- 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.
Fiscal and Operational Management- Collaborate with administrative leadership to manage division budgets, space, and resources effectively.
- Uphold principles of fiscal responsibility, stewardship, and strategic resource utilization.
The Assistant Dean plays a pivotal role in advancing the College's mission-educating the next generation of nursing leaders while fostering scholarship, innovation, and community impact.
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.
- Effective communicator.
- Creative problem solver.
- 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.
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