LHSON is committed to preparing baccalaureate and graduate level nurses for professional practice, healthcare leadership, and global service, all within a supportive Christian community. Undergraduate students spend their first two years at Baylor University’s main campus in Waco, before completing their upper-division coursework in Dallas. In addition to the in-person undergraduate program, LHSON offers two Dallas-based online programs – an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the graduate level with eight tracks that include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Executive Nurse Leadership, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and U.S. Army Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN), which operates at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Students complete their clinical placements in Dallas at BUMC and other hospital and healthcare systems in the DFW region, while online students have options for clinical placements close to their own locations. LHSON is known for its rigorous nursing program and for production of outstanding nurses. All degree tracks in LHSON are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and are approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. LHSON employs 100 full-time faculty and 49 staff and enrolls more than 2,000 students.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of LHSON. The Dean is accountable for the quality of the School’s academic programs and faculty and the alignment of LHSON’s strategic priorities with those of the University. The Dean is an advocate for LHSON’s full array of programs, employees, and students, and is responsible for the development of an overarching vision that will pull these components into an integrated whole. The Dean is expected to provide visionary leadership to align with the strategic goals and commitments of Baylor In Deeds, the university’s academic strategic plan; to recruit, develop, and retain strong research and clinical faculty and excellent staff who are deeply committed to Baylor’s Christian mission and emphasis on teaching excellence; to enhance undergraduates’ educational experiences, to increase graduate programs; and to continue to elevate the caliber and impact of research activity as befits Baylor’s distinctive identify as a Research 1 (R1) Christian university. The Dean is responsible for creating clinical opportunities for students, fostering a collaborative spirit within the school, defining LHSON’s strategic priorities, and leading substantial fundraising efforts to secure resources to fulfill those priorities.

Baylor seeks a Dean who combines strategic leadership with long-term vision, research and clinical experience, energy and creativity, an innovative spirit, and the ability to form collaborative partnerships within and beyond the University. The next dean will be a seasoned leader of demonstrated Christian faith who understands the centrality of integrating faith, learning, and scholarship with leadership and who can comfortably and authentically express a personal faith journey. The next dean will demonstrate impeccable personal and professional integrity, strength of character, and ethical qualities of the highest order. Key qualifications include a strong record of distinguished leadership, (in higher education, this would include successful leadership at the dean, associate dean, chair, director, or equivalent leadership level); an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree with academic qualifications that merit appointment as a tenured full professor in LHSON; a history of promoting a research culture, impactful scholarship, and excellent clinical practice; demonstrated expertise in strategic planning; fiscal management; and enthusiasm and ability to engage in substantial development and fundraising efforts. While a Ph.D. in a nursing discipline is preferred, outstanding candidates with a DNP and a track record of engaging in and supporting faculty research will be considered.

center>This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Dallas and Waco, Texas. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

How to apply

Screening will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Completed applications should be submitted using DSG’s Talent Profile and should include a CV and a cover letter addressing (1) interest in position, (2) how the candidate’s experience will help Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing achieve its aspirations for the future, (3) their teaching, research, and clinical experiences and accomplishments and directions, and (4) their own faith journey and efforts to foster a Christ-Centered learning environment.

Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to [email protected].