This position is one of four Division Deans in the College of Nursing for the College’s campuses in Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff, and Norfolk. The Norfolk Division is new and the person in the position will be the founding assistant dean, with initial responsibilities for planning programs, hiring faculty and staff, and preparing for student admissions for fall, 2010. As members of the UNMC College of Nursing faculty, Assistant Dean’s also participate in the faculty role of teaching, research and service. The Assistant Dean must have a graduate nursing degree. An earned doctorate is expected, although exceptions will be considered relative to qualifications. Expectations include strong interpersonal relations and communication skills and experience in teaching and scholarly activity. Experience in administration is desired. The Assistant Dean must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity in nursing professional organizations. Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.