Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing

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Position Details Title Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Northwest Nursing Location Northwest Position Summary SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Director of the School of Nursing holds the responsibility for Nursing’s academic enterprise on the campus. The director’s position involves both School of Nursing and campus specific responsibilities. The director provides leadership for the School of Nursing and in that capacity reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services who reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The director is a member of the campus faculty organization, the local campus nursing council, and participates in faculty governance as elected or appointed.

FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the operational management of the nursing program and its services
• Directs and supervises the nursing staff
• Oversees strategic planning for the School of Nursing as related to the campus and College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) mission and goals
• Represents the campus, School, and the profession to various communities and constituencies and in professionally related activities
• Collaborates with regional health care service executives on mutually beneficial issues surrounding healthcare and nursing education
• Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the infrastructure for the School of Nursing
• Oversees development and management of resources for nursing in consultation with the Dean of the CHHS.
• Provides leadership for faculty in achieving academic excellence and maintaining accreditation standards
• Promotes and maintains communication with faculty, staff, and administrators
• Teaches and maintains scholarly productivity as appropriate

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST

One of nine campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a student population of approximately 3,200 degree-seeking students and more than 30,000 alumni, most of whom remain in the Northwest Indianaregion, and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts, and the School of Education. The campus is also home to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region’s only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research and community engagement.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. Basic Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstration of a strong background of administrative experience in a complex organization
• Record of teaching and scholarly achievement appropriate to a tenured faculty appointment at a senior professorial rank
• Documentation of significant contributions to nursing higher education
• Knowledge of current issues in health care, nursing, and higher education
• Positive vision for nursing in a changing health care system and varied society
• Evidence of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana or eligible for endorsement.
• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP), nursing major preferred. If doctorate is not in nursing, a master’s in nursing is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership or administrative experience in an academic setting (e.g., department chair, program director, or associate dean).
• Experience with curriculum development, program accreditation, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability in budget management, faculty development, and student advisement.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE, ACEN) and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with interprofessional education and clinical partnerships.
• Advanced certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Department Contact for Questions Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Carol Rozelle, DNP, Clinical Assistant Professor, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, (219) 980-6776, Additional Qualifications All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as of the position start date. The department is unable to sponsor visas for this position. For questions about work eligibility, the search committee can connect you with the IU Office of International Services. Salary and Rank Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Special Instructions Interested candidates should review and complete the online application that requires uploading curriculum vitae; letter of application; statement of teaching and research philosophy; and list of three references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers at

Review date begins February 20, 2026: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee). Final date: March 2, 2026: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 04/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101469-2026