School of Nursing
Director, School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at York University is seeking an exceptional nursing leader, mentor, and visionary to become its next Director. This is a unique opportunity to advance an innovative School and accelerate the faculty's knowledge and practice in promoting health, healthy public policy, nursing care, research, and education that has impact at a local, provincial, national, and global level. This dynamic School offers multiple degrees, including three undergraduate BScN programs (one of which is a collaboration with Georgian and Seneca Colleges), a Master's of Science in Nursing program that includes the field of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, and, as of September 2018, a PhD in Nursing program. These internationally-recognized programs offer innovative curricula founded in nursing science and social justice. There are also opportunities to collaborate with other program areas within the Faculty of Health, such as global health. Further information about the Faculty and the School can be obtained at health.yorku.ca and nurs.info.yorku.ca
The appointment as Director of the School of Nursing is for a five-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time tenured or tenure-track academic at a rank commensurate with his/her experience, qualifications, and success (i.e., Professor or Associate Professor). The appointment is subject to budgetary approval and is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Director is expected to foster high quality education, research, and service in the School through the creation of an inspiring vision, teamwork, excellent management and administrative skills, a collegial work environment, and strategic partnerships. An advocate for the School, s/he will also play an important part in expanding research and graduate education within the School. The Director is expected to maintain positive relationships with the Dean, members of the Faculty of Health Leadership team, and others across the University and works with the Dean to secure key support resources within the University for accomplishing the School's mission. The Director represents the School of Nursing with professional bodies external to the University, such as the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing, and is responsible for ensuring that programs meet the standards set by accrediting bodies and the College of Nurses of Ontario.
The ideal candidate should have a strong record of academic administrative and governance leadership; and outstanding scholarship, teaching, and mentorship, with broad experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must be registered in good standing or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The position requires a baccalaureate degree in Nursing, a master's in Nursing or a related field (master's in Nursing preferred), and a PhD in Nursing or a related field (PhD in Nursing preferred). Candidates must demonstrate alignment with the School of Nursing's commitment to human science and to multiple perspectives in nursing discourses, knowledge, and research; as well as to social justice and health promotion. Experience working in a unionized environment and leadership positions outside of university academia would be valuable assets.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Candidates must provide their College of Nurses of Ontario (or current jurisdictional) registration number when applying. Proof of academic credentials is required prior to appointment. Inquiries about the application procedure and requirements should be directed in strict confidence to our consultants: Gerri Woodford or Jason Murray at yorknursing@odgersberndtson.com
The application deadline is June 26, 2017, and the search will continue until the position is filled.
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