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Dominican University (River Forest, IL), one of the nation’s most distinct Dominican Catholic institutions, invites applications, expressions of interest and nominations of candidates in its search for the University’s Executive Director of Nursing.

Reporting to Dr. Tamara Bland, Dean of the Borra College of Health Sciences, the Executive Director of Nursing (ED) will be responsible for providing academic leadership by setting the standards of intellectual engagement and accomplishment for Dominican University (DU) School of Nursing. The ED supports the strategic mission and vision to create and maintain an academic and scholarly environment that supports DU faculty and students. Nursing continues to be one of the fastest growing careers, with projected job growth of more than 25% over the next 10 years.

Dominican takes a relationship-centered approach to nursing education. DU students practice their nursing skills in high-tech simulation labs, collaborate with experienced faculty and prepare to serve as an agent of change in one of the world’s most rewarding professions. In keeping with Dominican’s mission, the nursing program provides a foundation for professional practice that respects the dignity of each and every person, pursuit of the common good, and concern for those most vulnerable.

SEARCH TIMELINE, APPLICATIONS, AND NOMINATIONS

Academic Search is assisting Dominican University in this search. Additional information about this opportunity, including required qualifications, can be found in the position profile for the Executive Director of Nursing at www.academicsearch.org under the “Open Searches” tab.

Applications will need to include:

• a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and addressing how you meet the qualifications described in the search priorities section of this profile; Please also include dedicated narrative in the letter sharing how Dominican’s mission of social justice, its status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and its commitments to social mobility, justice, equity, and inclusion would inform your work with the School of Nursing.
• a current CV/resume.
• a list of five professional references (including each person’s name, title/institution, email address, phone number, and a brief description of their professional relationship to you). These references will not be contacted without your prior permission.

Confidential inquiries about the position can be directed to Senior Consultant, Kate Nolde, at kate.nolde@academicsearch.org.

Applications and nominations should be sent to: DUNursing@academicsearch.org.

All application materials will be considered in full confidence. The new Executive Director is expected to begin work in 2024, and a start date is negotiable. Applications will be reviewed as received, but for full consideration, applicants should submit materials by September 27, 2023.

For more information about the University, please visit Dominican’s home page at www.dom.edu.

Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at hr@dom.edu for assistance.