Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions -2050

Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions -2050

Job no: 495146
Work type: Faculty
Location: Langston
Categories: Faculty/Instructor

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$125,000 - $130,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript and three professional recommendation letters.

About this Position

Langston University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the School and provides visionary leadership for nursing and allied health education, workforce development, clinical partnerships, student success, accreditation, and community engagement.

The Dean will lead a dynamic and growing academic unit dedicated to preparing highly skilled, compassionate, and culturally responsive healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will advance innovative academic programming, strengthen healthcare partnerships, support student achievement, and position the School as a leader in addressing healthcare workforce shortages across Oklahoma and beyond.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative leader committed to excellence in nursing and health professions education, clinical partnerships, faculty development, research, and public service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  Earned doctorate in nursing, nursing education, healthcare administration, public health, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  
  Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• 10 years of progressive administrative experience.

• Experience with ACEN, or other nursing accreditation processes.

• Experience leading nursing or allied health programs at an HBCU or public university.

• Demonstrated success in clinical partnership development and healthcare workforce initiatives.

• Experience with grant-funded initiatives, simulation laboratories, online learning, and interprofessional education.

• Evidence of successful fundraising and external engagement.

• Understanding of healthcare workforce trends and rural/community health needs.
• Record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation, assessment, regulatory compliance, and program administration.

• 10 years of progressive administrative experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Current or eligible RN licensure in Oklahoma.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or eligible RN licensure in Oklahoma.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

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