Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing. The University seeks an innovative, collaborative, student-centered, and externally engaged academic leader who will advance excellence in nursing education, expand Southeastern’s contribution to Louisiana’s healthcare workforce, and help shape the future of the College. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. As a member of the University’s academic leadership team, the Dean provides strategic leadership for academic programs, faculty and staff, enrollment and student success, accreditation, resource stewardship, external partnerships, advancement, and innovation. The appointment comes at an important moment for Southeastern. The College of Nursing is entering a new era as a focused, standalone academic college, providing the next Dean with the opportunity to build upon strong academic programs, exceptional student outcomes, significant enrollment, and extensive healthcare partnerships while establishing a clear vision for future growth and distinction. Southeastern Louisiana University is a progressive regional, comprehensive university that enrolls approximately 15,700 graduate and undergraduate students. The University’s home, Hammond, is at the crossroads of Interstates 55 and 12 in the heart of Louisiana’s thriving Northshore, the fastest growing region in the state. It is centrally located within an hour’s drive of New Orleans, Baton Rouge (the state capitol), and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and affords extensive cultural, recreational, and research opportunities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS An earned Doctorate in Nursing or a closely related field from an accredited institution. A current, unencumbered Registered Nursing license and eligibility for licensure in Louisiana. A record of teaching, scholarship, professional practice, and/or service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Significant progressively responsible academic administrative or leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of nursing accreditation, regulatory standards, program assessment, and professional licensure requirements. Experience with academic budgeting, personnel management, and resource allocation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, institutional leaders, and external partners. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated success in several of the following areas: Leadership of a college, school, department, or major academic nursing program. Strategic planning and organizational change. Undergraduate and graduate nursing education. Enrollment growth and strategic program development. Student recruitment, retention, progression, graduation, and licensure success. Clinical and healthcare-system partnerships. Faculty recruitment, retention, mentorship, and development. CCNE accreditation and state regulatory processes. Graduate and doctoral program development. Online, hybrid, accelerated, or alternative educational pathways. Simulation, digital health, healthcare technology, or artificial intelligence. Grants, contracts, philanthropy, or other external resource development. Workforce development and community engagement. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge of relevant accreditation, curriculum, and program development processes applicable to the various disciplines within the college Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with department heads, faculty, staff, and other deans and administrators at all levels within the college and University Committed to recruiting diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and students REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Cover Letter addressing qualifications Curriculum Vitae Names and contact information for 3-5 professional references Transcripts for terminal degree (all official transcripts are required upon employment) Application Deadline: For full consideration, submit materials by November 3, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through Southeastern’s Workday system. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. Search and selection subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System. ~Southeastern is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer~ Posting Close Date November 3, 2026 Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. How to Apply: Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.

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