Associate Dean for Research
The Washington State University Intercollegiate College
of Nursing (ICN) in Spokane, WA, is seeking applications
from exceptional scientists interested in serving as the
College’s Associate Dean for Research. The
scholar who assumes this position will work closely with
nursing faculty and clinical partners to advance a
mission of excellence in nursing research. This position
is for a 12-month appointment commensurate with a rank of
Associate Professor or Professor.
With campuses in Pullman, Spokane, Vancouver, and
Tri-Cities, Washington, WSU serves more than 23,000
students statewide. The College of Nursing serves
more than 1,000 students and offers a: 1) baccalaureate
program, 2) RN to BS program, and 3) master of nursing
(MN) program leads to specialization as a family nurse
practitioner, psychiatric/mental health nurse
practitioner, or community–based population-focused
nurse. In summer 2007, the College welcomed its
inaugural cohort of PhD students into our new doctoral
program. Graduates of our undergraduate and graduate
programs are recognized throughout the region for their
sound judgment and facile clinical skills. Our
faculty research programs address: 1) acute biobehavioral
nursing outcomes, 2) chronic biobehavioral nursing
outcomes, and/or 3) health care systems. In January
2009, the College will move into a new state-of-the-art
80,000 square foot building located on the WSU-Spokane
campus.
Description of Position:
The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for: 1)
facilitating faculty research by guiding and mentoring
junior faculty, 2) collaborating with internal and
external stakeholders to advance the college’s
research agenda, 3) providing leadership in the
establishment and implementation of the College’s
strategic plan for research-related activities, 4)
maintaining an established program of research and
scholarly work, 5) managing the ICN research office and
supervising support staff, and 6) maintaining a minimal
teaching load.
Qualifications:
Required:
- PhD in nursing or related field.
- Working knowledge of nursing and interdisciplinary health research.
- Demonstrated mentoring of faculty scholarship.
- Demonstrated administrative effectiveness.
- Demonstrated effective collaboration with community partners and diverse populations.
- Track record of funded research and research dissemination.
- Commitment to diversity and the reduction of health disparities.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of data sets that can facilitate faculty research and management information systems that promote efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to review federal grants and/or serve on other review panels.
- Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and
students at distant sites.
Salary:
Dependent upon rank, qualifications and experience.
Estimated Begin Date:
July 2008
Application and Deadlines:
Screening begins January 15, 2008. Please send a
curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing required and
preferred qualifications, and contact information for
three references to:
Dr. Patricia Butterfield, Dean
Washington State University Intercollegiate College of
Nursing
ATTN: Search Committee
2917 W. Ft. George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA, 99224
(509) 324-7284 Fax: (509)
324-7341
E-mail: higgsz@wsu.edu
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