Dean, Mark and Huldah Buntain School of Nursing (tenure track)

Position Details

Position Summary

Northwest University is seeking a dean to provide strategic leadership in all areas necessary for the success of the Buntain School of Nursing (BSON), including: managing the undergraduate nursing education program; supervising their unique cross-cultural experiences; hiring, support, evaluation and supervision of full-time faculty, adjunct faculty and staff; student recruitment, admissions, and support; relationships with local and international clinical sites and other constituencies; and remaining in good standing with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Washington State Board of Nursing.

The dean is a member of the Northwest University Faculty; reports to the Provost; serves on the Dean’s Conferral and Academic Affairs Committee; chairs Buntain School of Nursing faculty meetings; chairs the BSON Advisory Board; works to improve teaching effectiveness of individual faculty members; monitors enrollment history; coordinates the development, assessment and improvement of the undergraduate  program; schedules curricular offerings; manages the budget; and represents the School of Nursing to all constituencies.

The dean also serves in a consultative, coordinative, and facilitative role in the academic leadership of the university. Success in this role requires the ability to work collegially and cooperatively with fellow deans and university departmental leaders.

Candidates must possess a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the church, and the Gospel. We are seeking someone with a winsome, encouraging and culturally engaged faith.

Qualifications

1. A graduate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education; and a doctoral degree in nursing, health, or a related educational field. The doctoral degree must be from a college or university accredited by both a regional accrediting body and a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
2. Preparation in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, or two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation
3. Preparation or experience in nursing administration or educational administration.
4. At least five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education at or above the highest level of the nursing education program the nurse administrator will be administering.
5. An active and unencumbered Washington nursing license.
6. Experience with State regulators and professional accreditors.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in the management of fiscal resources
8. A deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life.
9. Ability to articulate the integration of faith and learning within the discipline of nursing and willingness and ability to apply the Christian worldview in curricular and course design, instruction, and advising.
10. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general constituency of the university and the School of Nursing.
11. Ability to supervise faculty who prepare students for nursing careers and have positive impact on student learning.
12. Ability to develop professional skills in faculty and students through coaching, modeling and direct instruction.

Compensation

Based on education, experience and the established salary schedule, this position has a pay range of $89,800 to $112,000.

Application Requirements

CLOSING DATE OF SEARCH:    When the position is filled.

To be considered as a candidate, a complete application must include: (1) a letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; (4) statement of your understanding of a desirable relationship between Christian faith and the educational mission of the School of Nursing; (5) brief statement of personal faith journey including church involvements. The search will continue until an adequate number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Contact Information

Sarah Drivdahl, Provost
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Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.

Northwest University

Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

Mission Statement

We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Accreditation

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education.

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