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Dean of the School of Nursing
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Dean of the School of Nursing
University of Rochester

The University of Rochester School of Nursing (URSON) seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Dean. The successful candidate will be a nationally respected leader with breadth of experience in nursing practice, education, and research; an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field; and a track record of scholarship commensurate with appointment as a full professor. S/he is likely to have a deep understanding of contemporary issues facing nursing education, practice, and research; be an outstanding communicator and advocate who is open to innovation and able to bring diverse constituencies together and enact change on a practical level, collaborating with communities of interest, including students, faculty, University colleagues, alumni, and benefactors.

The Dean leads nursing activities across academic, research, entrepreneurial and clinical programs. S/he is responsible for identifying future directions and creating a milieu of innovative and professional nursing programs. S/he has fiscal authority for the School of Nursing and coordinates the effective use of nursing faculty resources.

The Dean reports to the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and CEO of the Medical Center and Strong Health. S/he plans with the Medical Center senior leadership all interdependent health care programs and initiatives and advises the Medical Center Board on all matters related to nursing. The Medical Center ranks among the top 25 academic medical centers in research funding from the NIH. In total, the annual budget for the full academic and clinical enterprise is approximately $1.7 billion and it is the largest unit within the University.

The University of Rochester School of Nursing

URSON offers BS, MS, DNP, and PhD programs with a total enrollment of about 450 students, as well as an active and innovative Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship. URSON is nationally recognized for the Unification Model, with the mission and vision of "improving the health of individuals, families and communities" through "the integration of education, research, and practice within a collaborative academic health setting and innovative health care community." URSON is rising in the national rankings, competitive in the educational marketplace, and gaining recognition for innovative entrepreneurial enterprises and practice partnerships. Recent renovation projects and the first building expansion in the school’s history were fully funded through a capital campaign that far exceeded its initial goal. Ranked 12th in NIH funding to schools of nursing in 2005, the School is now positioned to reach the top 10 in NIH funding.

The University of Rochester

Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation's leading private research universities with a total enrollment of 8,600 students and 1,400 faculty. The University is composed of six colleges and schools: The School of Nursing, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, the School of Medicine and Dentistry, the Eastman School of Music, the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, and the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The University enjoys a substantial endowment, which is ranked among the top 30 in the country.

The third largest urban area in the state of New York, greater Rochester offers its 1.1 million residents the rich culture and diversity of a metropolitan area in one of the most affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home sales price of $115,000 and short commute times. Recently, the Rochester region was ranked #1 for "Overall Quality of Life" among metropolitan areas with populations of more than 1 million. The historic home of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Rochester is rich with cultural institutions. Within an hour's drive of the University are the scenic hills, vacation homes, and wine country of the Finger Lakes and the beaches and boating of Lake Ontario.

Further details and the Position Specification can be found on the dean search website at: http://www.rochester.edu/provost/nursingdean/

Inquiries and expressions of interest may be sent in confidence to:
Ellen Caruso
c/o SON Dean Search Committee
Email: sondeansearch@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: 585-276-3696
Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2008, with a desired start date of July 1, 2008.
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