Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence (Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor)

Job Description:

• Mission: Champions a culture of inclusive excellence that aligns with MNSON's mission, vision, and values.
• Strategy and Oversight: Provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Communities of Interest: Partners with university offices, community organizations, faculty, administration, staff, students, and alumni to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment. Strengthens the MNSON reputation as a leader in inclusive excellence within the nursing profession and beyond.
• Initiatives: Collaborates in the development and implementation of policies and programs that drive measurable improvements in the recruitment, retention, and success of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Leads evidence-based initiatives that promote inclusive excellence, health equity, social justice, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Collaboration and Mentoring: Develops student, faculty, and staff mentoring programs that ensure equitable opportunities for growth, leadership, and scholarly success.
• Benchmarking and Accountability: Establishes key performance indicators and leverages internal and external benchmarking data to assess progress, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accountability in achieving inclusive excellence.
• Funding: Identifies, secures, and manages external funding, including grants and partnerships, to expand and sustain inclusive excellence initiatives.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
• Eligible for Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or higher
• A record of scholarship consistent with the expectations of rank
• Experience leading inclusive initiatives

Job Type: Full-Time