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Clarion University invites nominations and applications for Director of the growing School of Nursing and Allied Health.

The School offers the ASN, BSN and MSN with Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education concentrations. It also offers a B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences, an A.S. in Allied Health and an A.S. in Respiratory Care, in partnership with regional hospitals.

The School’s website is located at:

http://www.clarion.edu/Venango-SONAH

Recognized as a leader in collaboration and distance education, the School has one of the largest Nursing and Allied Health enrollments in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Courses are offered at the Venango Campus (home site for the School), the Clarion Campus, at a site in Pittsburgh and at other locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, using a variety of live instruction and distance education modalities.

The Director, a full-time administrative appointment, reporting to the Executive Dean, provides broad leadership for the School, including the ongoing strategic planning process and the development of new programs to meet community, regional, state-wide and national needs. Additional responsibilities include the monitoring of fiscal resources, identification and expansion of partnerships, grants and funding, to support educational initiatives in the educational, professional and business communities.

An earned doctorate, preferably in Nursing, Education, Public Health or a related field, a Master’s degree in Nursing, plus a minimum of five years’ experience in Nursing Practice, Nursing Education and Administration, are required.

Each candidate should submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts (copies are acceptable) and the names and addresses of five references, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Candidates must complete successful interviews.

Application materials and requests for additional information should be addressed to:

Ms. Kay Ensle, Search Committee Chair
Clarion University -- Venango Campus
1801 West First Street
Oil City, PA 16301

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

Clarion University is building a diverse academic community and encourages people of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

AA/EOE.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited, to employment verification, educational and other credential verifications and criminal background checks.