Dean, School of Nursing

National Black Nurses Association Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, School of Nursing, who reports to the Chancellor through the Provost and serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the SoN. Qualifications include an earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field; if the doctorate is not in nursing, candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and service and be

Qualifications

• Earned research doctorate in nursing or related field; if not in nursing, must hold a graduate degree in nursing.
• Record of excellence in research, teaching, and service to ensure eligibility for tenure.
• Eligibility for registered nurse licensure in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief academic and executive officer of the School of Nursing.
• Provide leadership and strategic vision for the nursing school.
• Oversee research, education, and service missions of the SoN.

Skills

Doctorate in nursing

Tenure eligibility

RN licensure in WI

Research & teaching excellence

Education

PhD in nursing or related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison), considered one of the world’s outstanding public research universities, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, School of Nursing. The Dean, who reports to the Chancellor through the Provost, serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the SoN. Qualifications include an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a related field. If the research doctorate is not in nursing, candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and service to ensure eligibility for tenure at UW–Madison. Eligibility for registered nurse licensure in Wisconsin is also required.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. The University of Wisconsin promotes excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Date Posted:

August 17th, 2026 | This listing expires on September 17, 2026