Associate Dean, Health Sciences & Director, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences - Hami[...]

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Hamilton is seeking an Associate Dean and Director for its School of Nursing. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in nursing and will oversee educational, research, and clinical activities. This role offers a chance to influence nursing education and drive innovation in a diverse and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Record of excellence in academic and clinical leadership.
• Eligibility for licensing as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative oversight to the School’s educational, research, financial, and clinical activities.
• Serve as Director of the McMaster-Mohawk-Conestoga Nursing Consortium.
• Be a key member of the Faculty Executive Council.

Education

PhD in nursing or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Associate Dean, Health Sciences & Director, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences - Hamilton, ON

Internationally renowned for its innovation in nursing education and research, McMaster University’s School of Nursing is seeking a leader who will continue to build on a stellar reputation for developing and enhancing capacity for education and research across the globe while delivering high-quality, responsive, and student-centered education and research programs at home. The School of Nursing is one of Canada’s most research intensive schools of nursing and is committed to innovative community outreach and partnerships, including active participation in the Faculty of Health Sciences Indigenous Health Initiative.

McMaster University is located in Hamilton, a vibrant city on the western edge of Lake Ontario.

Responsibilities

As Associate Dean and Director, reporting to the Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences, you will:

• Provide academic and administrative oversight to the School’s educational, research, financial, and clinical activities.
• Serve as Director of the McMaster-Mohawk-Conestoga Nursing Consortium.
• Be a key member of the Faculty Executive Council, which oversees faculty-wide issues.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a respected and internationally recognized scholar, strategic leader and academic administrator who demonstrates vision, champions change and innovation, develops people, and fosters a cohesive community of faculty, staff, and students. Requirements include:

• PhD in nursing or a related discipline.
• Record of excellence in academic and clinical leadership.
• Eligibility for licensing as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario.

About McMaster and Location

McMaster University is one of four Canadian universities consistently ranked among the Top 100 by major global ranking systems. Its research intensity is twice the national average. The Faculty of Health Sciences is a pioneer in problem-based learning and fosters exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration across health professional education. McMaster’s faculties hold substantial research funding and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon wampum agreement.

Application Details

Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until the new Associate Dean and Director is appointed. The ideal start date for this position is July 1, 2018. Please address applications or inquiries to [e-mail], with “McMaster Nursing” in the subject line.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

McMaster has a strong commitment to employment equity and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position to comply with Government of Canada reporting requirements. Applicants must include one of the following statements in their submission: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.” Accommodation is available during the hiring process upon request to Boyden at [e-mail].

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.