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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Selected by The University of Arizona for Chair, Advanced Nursing Practice and Science Search

(September 2024, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Chair, Advanced Nursing Practice and Science, College of Nursing at The University of Arizona. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The University of Arizona seeks a visionary and dynamic leader as the Chair of the Advanced Nursing Practice and Science (ANPS) in the College of Nursing, currently ranked #19 in NIH funding and #19 for DNP programs in the U.S. The next Chair of ANPS will collaborate closely with an enthusiastic Dean and a dedicated team of faculty and staff to propel the College’s innovative research and educational initiatives to reach their goal of top 10 in national rankings. Reporting to the Dean, the Chair plays a pivotal role in advancing the division’s mission and vision and will oversee the division’s budget, resources, and academic programs. Key aspects of this role include conducting a robust program of extramurally funded research, mentoring diverse faculty and staff to foster their professional growth, and ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment at the number one nursing school in Arizona. This position is expected to be appointed at 1.0 with .50 FTE assigned to the administrative role of chair. The remaining FTE assignment will focus on research and service. Opportunities are available for teaching in the PhD program and mentoring pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and junior faculty.

The University of Arizona, a land-grant university with two independently accredited medical schools, has been ranked one of the nation’s top public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Established in 1885, the university is widely recognized as a student-centric university and has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The university ranked in the top 20 in 2021 in research expenditures among all public universities, according to the National Science Foundation, and is a leading Research 1 institution with $824 million in annual research expenditures. The leadership and commitment to innovation of the College of Nursing have established it as a national leader in nursing education and research. In 2023, the University of Arizona College of Nursing secured the 13th position among public universities. The College of Nursing obtained approximately $5.02 million in funding during the fiscal year 2023, reflecting a remarkable growth of 34% over the previous year. Additionally, the University of Arizona College of Nursing’s DNP program secured the 10th position among public universities and the 19th position overall among nursing schools in US News & World Report rankings.

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Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.