The School of Nursing is one of three colleges and two schools in Academic Affairs. The School of Nursing facilitates the learning process of students in achieving the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. It manages recruitment, admission, and retention of students and facilitates external partnerships with healthcare providers essential to the success of nursing education and career opportunity. The School of Nursing (SON) ensures delivery of program services and activities and implements plans to attain its objectives and to maintain accreditation.Responsible for the administration of the ACEN-accredited undergraduate and graduate nursing programs located in Pueblo, Walsenburg, and online; plans and manages the school budget; participates in academic governance at the school and university levels; creates and maintains an academic environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and community service; promotes a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment; provides guidance in both curriculum and faculty development; secures external funding; supervises academic, professional, and administrative personnel; and collaborates with the health care and nursing community and an external advisory council to further the school and university mission. The Dean and Director of Nursing will provide support to Academic Affairs by carrying out duties as may be assigned by the Provost, including performance reviews and preparing recommendations for enhancing scholarship, community outreach, and the teaching-and-learning processes.
Primary DutiesProvide leadership to the School of Nursing: - Lead the school to accomplish school and university goals.
- Develop goals, objectives and performance standards for the SON that provide excellence in education and meet the vision of the school’s future, in collaboration with faculty.
- Develop and coordinate the use of educational facilities and clinical resources.
- Inspire and motivate faculty and students. Communicate the goals of the school and university to staff, students and community and enlist support of all groups.
- Serve as liaison between the Provost and the nursing faculty and staff.
- Serve as liaison between the university, school and the Colorado State Board of Nursing, ensuring and documenting the Nursing Education Program’s compliance with the Nurse and Nurse Aide Practice Act, the Board’s Rules and Regulations, and all other state or federal regulations.
- Foster innovative teaching methods and curriculum development leading to improved student learning.
- Develop and implement processes to encourage and support scholarship and research.
- Support faculty, staff, and students in their responsibilities and professional development - encouraging initiative, innovation, and collegiality.
- Administer university policies and procedures.
- Support fundraising and develop innovative ways to obtain grants.
- Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with external constituencies.
- Manage and promote Nursing programs at the Pueblo campus, Spanish Peaks campus, online and at multiple off-site locations.
Provide fiscal management:- Manage all SON budgetary matters including budget requests, supplies and equipment dollar allocations, expenditures, budget planning, as well as those budget responsibilities associated with grants and contracts within the school.
- Manage and support the Colorado Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiative budget and reporting.
- Manage the school inventory and equipment for all locations.
Provide program management:- Manage faculty workload in accordance with the school and university goals and policies. This responsibility includes ensuring that faculty assignments for student advising, instructional services and administrative assignments, and the scheduling of course offerings, are consistent with the spirit of a student-centered university.
- Ensure the quality of the program including curriculum, program policies, and both faculty and student performance meets all ACEN accreditation requirements and Colorado Board of Nursing policies.
- Develop and implement student recruitment and retention programs.
- Identify and advocate for services needed by students in the Nursing Education Program.
- Oversee the development and execution of school programs.
- Respond to requests for information from Academic Affairs, the university, and the community.
- Develop and execute the school’s program assessment(s). This includes regular assessment of student learning, overall student satisfaction, and executing internal and external programs or instructional changes.
- Maintain current transfer guidelines that reflect the latest course transfer equivalencies. When appropriate, this will include responsibility for providing information required for the institution automated degree-audit system.
- Lead program reviews and accreditation reaffirmation efforts by gathering data, preparing reports, and evaluating data to determine effectiveness of the individual and overall programs.
- Develop and/or update print and electronic promotional materials for academic programs in the school.
Provide personnel management:- Manage faculty and staff recruitment. With the assistance of program coordinators, interview, hire, train and assign work to staff.
- Supervise faculty and staff members of the school.
- Administer and coordinate all personnel matters relating to faculty and staff evaluations in accordance with relevant policies, including the preparation and oversight of all faculty plans and statements of staff expectations.
- Review evaluations on all faculty from all university coursework offered by the school.
- Recommend tenure, promotion, continuation and/or termination of faculty.
- Determine and develop best practices to attract and train high quality faculty and staff members. Provide support and encouragement for scholarly activities. Encourage staff to apply for grants and submit publications.
- Model appropriate behavior and mentor faculty and professional staff. Facilitate and approve professional development activities for faculty and staff. Identify and support appropriate professional development activities.
- Facilitate faculty and staff development, i.e. personal and professional development, service training, cross-training, and awareness of various campus services.
- Resolve personnel issues in accordance with policy and procedure. Recommend disciplinary action to the Provost when appropriate.
Ancillary DutiesProvide support to the Provost by carrying out duties as may be assigned
Salary Range$121,000 to 164,000
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Nursing with a Doctorate in a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- Possession of, or eligible for a Colorado R.N. License
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, inclusion and equity among peers and students
- Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent, clinical experience as a registered nurse
- At least three years of progressive teaching experience with at least two years in an accredited (ACEN, NLNAC or AACN) baccalaureate and/or higher degree program(s)
- Experience in an administrative position with demonstrated leadership, organization and resource management skills, and preparation of grant applications
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in leadership at professional organizations
- Demonstrated experience in securing external funding
- Experience in alternative instruction delivery methods such as online, hybrid, web-based and distance-learning
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation
- Demonstrated oversight of simultaneous multiple large projects
- Experience in rural healthcare settings or with rural healthcare initiatives.
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: - a letter of intent (cover letter)
- a current resume or CV
- an unofficial transcript
- three professional references with contact information either within the online application or as an attachment
Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; all applications received by 5pm November 12th, 2024, will receive full consideration. About Colorado State University PuebloColorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 28 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies and 10 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society--local and global--and builds our sense of citizenship.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by
U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. 
