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Working/Functional Title

Assistant Dean of College DEI

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean of College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) provides leadership in building a sense of community within the College of Nursing (CON) and supporting initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice throughout all areas of the CON, with a broad vision of diversity in achieving institutional equity and inclusive practices. The Director is responsible for coordinating integrated approaches to increase diversity and inclusivity across the CON; promote a multicultural environment for faculty, staff, and students; and identify and develop strategies to address unequal access and outcomes for historically underrepresented groups. The Assistant Dean of College DEI is a 100% fixed-term administrative position.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

Administration  

• Guides the strategic planning for integration of inclusive practices through all aspects of the CON.  
• Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean, including representing the CON in campus wide DEI committees.   
• Works closely with the CON’s Faculty Excellence Advocate and the CON’s Human Resources Administrator to engage in faculty searches, hiring, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes.  
• Works with the Dean to provide input and consultation regarding elections for the CON and university committees.  
• Provides guidance regarding DEI in the areas of recruitment, retention, climate, and curriculum.  
• Participates in external accreditation and external program review processes, submissions, and follow-up actions.  
• Participates in national meetings related to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and specifically nursing education.  
• Demonstrates effective professional interpersonal communication and upholds the CON’s values.  

  External Affairs  

• Executes public relations strategies, liaising with community leaders, legislatures, media, and other external organizations to raise awareness of MSU and CON DEI initiatives.  
• Collaborates with other MSU programs on DEI initiatives.  
• Is an active member of the Council of Diversity Deans (CODD), bringing back initiatives and information to the college community. 
• Contributes to the planning and participates in events that are consistent with DEI initiatives and multicultural activities, such as seminars.  
• Collaborates with the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations on fundraising efforts to support DEI initiatives.  

Research and Education  

• Consults with researchers to inform grant submissions regarding DEI and achieve diversity in study participation.  
• Initiates and participates in grant submissions designed to increase the diversity of the faculty, staff and/or the student body.  
• Participates with CON Curriculum Committees on teaching activities and course evaluations on inclusion of DEI content.  
• Facilitates DEI professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.  

Student Affairs  

• Collaborates with program directors in providing student mentoring in the areas of DEI.  
• Serves as a consultant to the “Achieving Culturally Competent Education and Student Success!” (ACCESS) Program, working on quality improvement initiatives regarding programming.
• Contributes to the promotion of DEI during student orientations, pinning and other engagements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Nursing or related field

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral degree in nursing or related health field.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit an application and upload the following materials with your application:

• Current CV
• Statement of interest in the position
• Statement of commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to include examples of how you have advanced DEI in your professional career
• The names of three professional references who will not be contacted without specific permission of the applicant

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Application review will begin on April 18, 2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/18/2022

Website

nursing.msu.edu

Department Statement

The College of Nursing is committed to the land grant philosophy and our relationship with the community.  We are busy working to achieve our strategic priorities in the areas of:

• Teaching
• Research
• Practice
• Community Outreach

Across all of these priority areas we seek to increase appreciation for diversity and incorporate the value of inclusion into our College.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.