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Langston University (LU) invites confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs and Executive Director, Tulsa Campus. This position reports dually to the Vice President of Academic Affairs on programmatic matters and the Vice President of Operations on day-to-day operations related to institutional compliance, auxiliary enterprise, and other aspects of campus operations. This unique opportunity will position the Associate Vice President to be the leader in charge of supporting the healthcare workforce and allocating resources to fulfill the clinical mission of the nursing and rehabilitation services undergraduate programs as well as the rehabilitation counseling master’s program. In addition, the successful candidate will provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Langton University Tulsa campus.

Langston University is Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Known for its dedication to students, faculty, and administration Langston University places a premium on growth and development while extending its purpose and mission to include a more diverse body of students and internal constituents. Langston University, a public 1890 Land-Grant University, offers 36 degree programs from the associate level through the doctoral ranks. The University has approximately 2,000 students. With a rich tradition of serving students in a rural setting and those accustomed to a metropolitan environment, the University accommodates students in its Langston campus east of Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City, respectively.

Langston University seeks an experienced, skilled, and accomplished healthcare professional to serve as the Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs and Executive Director of the Langston University Tulsa campus.  The Associate Vice President will be a key executive working to help promote the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare while building and sustaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field
• Experience in various healthcare settings
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in various healthcare settings, especially those that work effectively in racially diverse communities

• Academic credentials that would allow for teaching
• Experience as an academic leader
• Experience in professional mentorship and development
• Proven success in cultural transformation and implementation of strategic plan(s) for health education.
• Experience partnering with community-based clinical affiliates, partnerships, business community and joint venture arrangements

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

Academic Search is partnering with Langston University for this search. Those who are considering applying are encouraged to schedule a confidential conversation with Dr. Alonzo DeCarlo, the Senior Consultant leading this search, by emailing Alonzo.decarlo@academicsearch.org or scheduling a conversation by utilizing his online calendar.

To apply, a candidate should attach these four separate PDF documents to an email addressed to LangstonTulsa@academicsearch.org –

• A detailed letter of interest addressing the leadership agenda and qualifications as outlined in this profile;
• A full resume/curriculum vitae with relevant administrative responsibilities and accomplishments;
• A Statement of Contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate’s relationship for each reference.

Note: References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission. A background check (including identity, degree verification, and criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. For full consideration, please submit materials by February 23, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit nominations by sending an email to LangstonTulsa@academicsearch.org. Be sure to include the position for which you are submitting the nomination, the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and importantly, an email address so that we can contact the prospective candidate.