Associate Dean for Research
College of Nursing
Associate Dean for Research
South Dakota State University College of Nursing is seeking nominations and applications for a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Associate Dean for
Research. The Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing (CON) is a vital member of the leadership team who leads the Office of Nursing Research and facilitates programs of research and scholarly productivity among faculty and students. For more information on the Office of Nursing Research, we encourage you to visit:
www.sdstate.edu/nurs/research/index.cfm
The Associate Dean for Research reports to the Dean of the College. The Associate Dean must be eligible for a tenure-track appointment at associate or full professor academic rank. The primary position description is administrative, with 50% effort dedicated to the administrative role and the expectation of teaching up to one course or seminar per year in the College of Nursing PhD program. The remaining 50% effort is dedicated to research and general service.
About the University
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a public research institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. It is the state's largest and second oldest university. As a land-grant university, SDSU has a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as the liberal arts and sciences. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies SDSU as a Research University with high research activity. The graduate program is classified as Doctoral/Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math dominant. SDSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which governs the state's six public universities and two special schools.
Mission
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world.
Discover Brookings, SD
Brookings is the fourth largest city in South
Dakota. According to the US Census Bureau's
2013 Statistics, the population of Brookings is
estimated at 23,000 residents. Based on the US
Census Bureau’s count of 18,503 residents in the
year 2000, the city has been growing at an
average of about 1% per year. Brookings is an
affordable place to live, where the median cost
for an owner-occupied home is $145,800,
compared to an $181,400 median home price for
the nation. Median household income in
Brookings is $41,468 vs. $53,046 nationally, but the overall cost of living in Brookings is lower
than the national average.
The most flourishing industries in the Brookings job market are manufacturing, education and
healthcare. The three main manufacturers in Brookings, serving over 3,000 employees, are 3M,
Larson Manufacturing, and Daktronics. South Dakota State University is the largest employer in
Brookings. Also found in Brookings are the South Dakota State Art Museum, the Children's
Museum of South Dakota, the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival, and the headquarters of a
number of manufacturing companies and agricultural operations.
Weather in Brookings gives you the best of the Midwest: lush summers and pristine white
winters. Average high temperatures in the summer range from the pleasant 60's to high 80's, and
in the winter range from about 6 degrees, to the low 40’s. You’ll find a wide array of recreational
opportunities year-round in Brookings such as a movie theater, an aquatic center, a botanical
garden, a public library, a shopping mall, antiques, golf, fishing, hunting, annual festivals,
karaoke, and much more. Brookings gives you the best of the big city, in a small-town setting.
Commercial air travel to and from Brookings goes through the Sioux Falls Regional Airport,
located an hour south of Brookings. Sioux Falls Regional partners operates with five airlines:
Frontier, Allegiant, Delta, United, and American. Travel is available to over 200 domestic
destinations, as well as many international locations. For more information on Brookings,
http://dev.brookings.com/city-info/
About the College of Nursing
Celebrating 80 Years of Nursing and Health Sciences Education in 2015
This year, the College of Nursing celebrates 80
years of excellence in nursing education.
Students, faculty and staff, alumni and friends are
proud of their legacy and are enthusiastic about
the next 80 years. During the 2014-2015
academic year, special events will take place to
celebrate the past and future contributions to
impacting health, health care and quality of life
throughout the state, the region, the nations and
the world. The long and dynamic history of
nursing education at South Dakota State provides
a firm foundation for the next 80 years, as they
prepare future nurses to lead the profession and to assure
quality and accessible health care in the state, region,
nation and world. We invite you to explore their historical
photos, recollections, experiences and memories of the
College of Nursing at:
http://www.sdstate.edu/nurs/80thanniversary.cfm
Research
The College of Nursing research foci include health
promotion and quality of life for rural and underserved
populations, population health initiatives in partnership
with state government and communities, nursing and
interprofessional education, and health care quality and
outcomes. The College has been nationally recognized for
collaborative nursing research that improves health
outcomes, promotes health for rural and underserved
populations, and transforms nursing and interprofessional
health education. Further information about the college can
be found at http://www.sdstate.edu/nurs/about/index.cfm
Mission
The CON improves human health and quality of life for people in the state of South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. The College strives for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, scholarship, and health services to diverse individuals, communities, and populations across the life span.
Vision
To be a national leader in accessible and quality undergraduate and graduate nursing education and recognized across health disciplines, and to prospective students, alumni, and nursing leaders as innovative scholars and researchers who improve human health through strategic partnerships and interprofessional collaboration that shapes new delivery models of quality health care and nursing education.
Required Qualifications
• Experience with research program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity including extramurally funded research, refereed publications and scholarly presentations in a focused area of scholarship.
• Evidence of community partnerships with state and local government, communities and clinical agencies related to a focused area of research and scholarly productivity.
• Service and leadership in health-related organizations and associations.
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (unless prepared as a Master’s entry Registered Nurse); a terminal degree is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. • Academic degrees granted from more than one degree-granting institution.
• Evidence of practice, teaching, or research recognition and excellence through certification, awards, or advanced professional education related to research.
• Completion of post-doctoral education.
• Teaching experience in more than one nursing program at the graduate level.
• Service to the community through leadership in committees, organizations, activities or civic groups.
• Administrative experience in directing activities and evaluating job performance. • Service as a grant reviewer.
Abilities and Characteristics
• Demonstrates leadership competencies.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and lead transdisciplinary and interprofessional groups. • Manifests qualities of integrity, professional character, sincerity, honesty, emotional stability,
creativity, and discriminating judgment.
• Exhibits breadth of interest in people; the profession; and in cultural, social and civic affairs. • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary
Applicant Review
The search committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately.
How to Apply
A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and email address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting SDSU in the search.
Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners
Debra Cruce, Executive Search Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272 Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: debracruce@greenwoodsearch.com
For more information on South Dakota State University please visit http://www.sdstate.edu/
