Lead the Future in Nursing Education
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Founding Dean -- Faculty of Nursing
The University of Regina recently established a Faculty of Nursing in response to the new Nursing Education Strategy, announced by the Government of Saskatchewan in February, 2009. Partnering with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), the University is poised to deliver the Saskatchewan Collaborative Nursing Programs. Our Vision is to build a scholarly teaching and research community, working collaboratively with Health Care and First Nations Partners, to provide Nursing Education that promotes critical thinking, ethical practice and lifelong learning. Our graduates will demonstrate leadership as Clinicians, Researchers, Educators and Administrators.
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The University of Regina is seeking an experienced, collaborative and visionary Nurse Leader and Educator to build the new Faculty of Nursing and to lead the new Saskatchewan Collaborative Nursing Programs, in Partnership with SIAST.
The Dean is an integral member of the Senior University Leadership Team and will play a pivotal role in developing these new Programs, in collaboration with our partners. The Dean is defined, under the University of Regina Act, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Faculty and, as such, will be expected to provide dynamic, strategic and visionary academic leadership, by promoting excellence and integrity.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, university teaching and research experience in Nursing, a track record of successful program coordination and supervisory experience and will be eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. Experience with working in Collaborative Nursing Programs, inter-professional education and/or Aboriginal health, would be a distinct asset.
Consideration of candidates will begin in October, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates are sought for a tenured academic appointment to begin as early in the 2009 - 2010 Academic Year as possible.
To learn more about this unique and exciting leadership opportunity, please contact Alex Verdecchia or Maureen Geldart, at (604) 926-0005, or submit an application, including a CV, letter of introduction and the names and contact information of three references, in confidence, to THE GELDART CONSULTING GROUP, INC., at:
info@thegeldartgroup.com 
