Description
The University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) invites applications for an Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging (AD-IEB). This senior faculty leadership role combines a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with executive responsibilities as a member of the Dean’s leadership team. Reporting to the Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing, the AD-IEB provides strategic leadership to ensure that students, faculty, and staff can thrive in an environment of dignity, inclusivity, and mutual respect. The AD-IEB will collaborate closely with the University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion and its Executive Director, and with similarly situated leaders across UNR’s schools and colleges, to align school-level efforts with university commitments and resources. The AD-IEB represents OSN selectively at high-impact campus and community events (e.g., Pride, Hispanic Heritage Month, Tribal partnerships) in collaboration with other leaders, while uplifting the voices of faculty, staff, and students who power these efforts.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
A Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent).
Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Nevada.
Eligibility for tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Orvis School of Nursing.
Established program of scholarship in nursing outcomes and/or equity-related research that advances health or educational outcomes.
Demonstrated record of scholarly funding, peer-reviewed publications, and contributions to the nursing discipline.
Leadership experience advancing inclusive excellence and belonging, with evidence of creating or sustaining initiatives that improve organizational climate.
Experience in faculty recruitment, mentoring, and retention with attention to supporting diverse and historically underrepresented faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior administrative leadership experience in higher education.
Experience leading climate assessments, restorative conflict resolution, or culture change initiatives.
Experience collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups (e.g., faculty, staff, students, community partners, university leaders).
Success in securing extramural research funding.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional DEI leadership structures (e.g., university offices of diversity, peer associate deans).
Compensation Grade
Associate Professor
Professor
