University of Detroit Mercy seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing. The College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing provide a transformative education grounded in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. University of Detroit Mercy is committed to preparing compassionate and competent health professionals, who are dedicated to serving and leading while respecting diversity and human differences, valuing social justice, and advocating for equitable healthcare within a global society.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the programs, providing leadership for faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring the College and programs meet the standards required to maintain accreditation. The Dean provides the stewardship of college-wide academic programming, including the development of new programs and the revision of existing programs to meet the needs of the changing student population. The Dean will be a collaborative and inspiring leader, working with faculty to promote entrepreneurship and innovation while building and improving partnerships within the institution, the profession, and the local and regional communities. The development of interdisciplinary and interprofessional programs and partnering across the schools and colleges of the University is an integral part of the work of the Dean.
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