Dean, Kinney College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsJob no: 494331
Work type: Professional / Salaried Staff
Location: Evansville
Categories: Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
Title: Dean, Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 1.2 C2
Position SummaryThe University of Southern Indiana (USI) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Duties/Responsibilities - Provide strategic leadership and overall administration of the College, including academic programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and operations.
- Advance student recruitment, retention, success, and enrollment growth initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and support institutional accreditation efforts.
- Foster a collaborative, student-centered culture that supports excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service.
- Recruit, develop, and support faculty and staff while promoting shared governance and continuous improvement.
- Lead budgeting, resource allocation, fundraising, grant development, and external engagement activities.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with healthcare, industry, government, community, and alumni stakeholders.
- Champion innovation in curriculum, program delivery, and workforce-focused educational opportunities.
- Represent and advocate for the College on university committees and within regional, national, and professional communities.
- Oversee College facilities, technology, and strategic initiatives to support long-term growth and success.
Required Knowledge and Skills- Earned doctorate in a healthcare discipline, or an earned doctorate combined with a terminal degree in a healthcare field.
- Academic qualifications and achievements consistent with an appointment as a tenured, full professor in the College.
- Evidence of a minimum of three years of significant leadership experience in an academic setting.
- Documented expertise in a healthcare field with a current, unencumbered licensure, certification, or registration as applicable.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and working environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to institutional excellence.
Functional Requirements- Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties.
- Physical access to meetings, presentations and events that occur at on-campus sites such as meeting rooms and at various sites throughout the local and regional community.
- Extensive physical movement during some events to oversee activities, to make presentations, and to interact with attendees.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, to enter data, to retrieve and process information and to create documents.
- Retrieval of information from written documents and from computer-generated reports.
- Effective problem solving and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines.
- The presentation of a consistently professional demeanor always, even in difficult, negative, frustrating, or legally sensitive situations such as when handling complaints from students, parents, staff, faculty, or members of the community.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal communication skills appropriate to cultivating productive relationships.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements- Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Frequent irregular hours including weekends and nights required to meet administrative responsibilities.
About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Application ProcessClick "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of interest
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcript
- At least five references with full contact information including email addresses (References will not be contacted without consent from the applicant.)
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. The review of candidates will begin October 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions should be forwarded to the search committee chair, Dr. Teri Beam at tbeam1@usi.edu.
More information is available on the USI website at: https://www.usi.edu/cnhp-deansearchBest Consideration Date:For best consideration, please submit materials by October 19, 2026.
Pre-Employment ScreeningA background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United StatesUSI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview AccommodationsPersons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
More information is available on the USI website at: https://www.usi.edu/cnhp-deansearchAdvertised: 03 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
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