University of New England

Director of Nursing and Health Services Management

The University of New England’s College of Health Professions is seeking an accomplished nursing administrator for the position of Director of the Nursing and Health Services Management Department.  The successful candidate will possess the strategic and managerial capability to develop and execute two significant proposed changes to the program: the transition from a two plus two degree curriculum to a four-year baccalaureate; and the implementation of a Masters of Science in Nursing Education.

Nursing and Health Services Management Department houses a NLN-accredited nursing program located within the College of Health Professions on the Westbrook College Campus in Portland, Maine. The College consists of eight health professions disciplines and is experiencing substantial growth with the recent addition of a School of Pharmacy. The current baccalaureate completion program in nursing also has an international component that provides degree completion for students in Tel Aviv, Israel. 

The successful applicant will report directly to the Dean of the College and will have a full time, 12-month appointment with administrative, teaching and resource development responsibilities.  Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and mentoring skills, and have a proven research record including evidence of successful extramural funding.

Review of resumes begins immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is selected.  The anticipated appointment will begin on or about August 1, 2008.  For consideration, submit an application, letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and a statement of philosophy addressing nursing education and administration to:

Tammy Louko

Human Resource Specialist

Westbrook College Campus

University of New England

716 Stevens Avenue

Portland, Maine  04103

Careers@une.edu

Please refer to www.une.edu for specific information about the Department. 

The University of New England is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is seeking a diverse candidate pool.