Associate or Full Professor Nursing / Associate Dean, Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree