Development-oriented and relational educational leader for the future nursing education in Horsens

We are seeking a strategic, relational and action-oriented educational leader for VIA Nursing Education at Campus Horsens, who can create direction, followership and development – locally in Horsens and across VIA Nursing Education.

About the role

As the educational leader you will be a key person in an ambitious and engaged educational environment, where we work closely together to develop the Nursing Education and ensure high quality in teaching and the study environment. You will be responsible for the professional, pedagogical and organizational leadership of the Nursing Education in Horsens – including day-to-day operations and the ongoing development of the program. The program enrolls about 150 nursing students per year, distributed over 2 admissions.

You will be responsible for the personnel management of two team coordinators, approximately 21 adjuncts and lecturers, and 1 administrative staff member. The instructors work with teaching, development and research. The program is organized into 2 teams, each with its own team coordinator.

You will become part of a strong collegial leadership community with high ambitions and close collaboration. The leadership group consists of the educational leaders from the other six offerings and the Dean of Education, whom you report to. Here you actively contribute to setting the strategic direction for all seven offerings and developing VIA Nursing Education as a single cohesive program. Together, the leadership group is responsible for turning strategies and reforms into practice and creating coherence between the common direction and the local leadership of the education in Horsens.

From January 2026 we have adjusted our internal organization so distributed leadership can unfold more clearly – both locally and across. This means that as a leader you must be able and willing to create good conditions for collaboration, knowledge flow and feedback culture while supporting employees’ professional responsibility and engagement.

Your leadership task

Leading with us is about creating meaning and direction in a collective. You must be present and accessible in everyday life, and at the same time able to set a clear strategic course that inspires and unites. You lead through dialogue, involvement and recognition – and you create followership by bringing employees’ competencies into play.

You will become an important bridge between the education and its collaborators – both internally on campus and externally in municipalities, region and clinical practice. You must be able to navigate in complex contexts and contribute to cohesion and development across disciplines and geographies.

A central task will be to set the direction for the further development of the program – in close interaction with the leadership group and the teaching staff. In 2027 we will implement a new nursing education, and the work of developing and planning this will be a significant part of your leadership task in the coming years.

We imagine that you

• Have relevant leadership experience and thrive in the tension between strategy and practice.
• Have a health-professional background and a relevant leadership education at the graduate or master level, possibly supplemented with a pedagogical education.
• Have experience with personnel management of knowledge workers and pedagogical development work.
• Are a present and clear leader who creates direction, followership and engagement through involvement and leadership feedback.
• Have an eye for both operations and development and can prioritize and create progress in a complex daily life.
• Are committed to building strong relationships and collaborations – both internally and externally.
• Have good business acumen and experience with financial management.

We offer

As the educational leader at VIA Nursing Education in Horsens you will have a central role and a meaningful leadership task with clear responsibility, great influence and close interaction with staff, students and partners.

You will become part of an ambitious development effort where we together rethink the Nursing Education in light of a changing health care system and new requirements for future professional education.

You will become part of an engaged academic educational community, where competent staff work closely together to create value for our students, clients and the welfare society around us.

You will have good opportunities for professional and personal development, influence and responsibility for a complex and meaningful task in an environment where your ideas and initiatives can leave a mark – both locally and nationally.

You will become part of a lively, cross-disciplinary campus environment with a focus on professionalism, well-being and collaboration.

Employment terms

Salary and employment terms are determined in accordance with the agreement on Employment of Managers at institutions within teaching, education and research in the Ministry of Higher Education and Science area ​​​​​ . The position is not subject to maximum working hours.

The main workplace is VIA Campus Horsens, but there will be a number of activities across the Central Denmark Region, so a driving license and car are a requirement.

For more information about the position

Read more about VIA Nursing Education at www.via.dk, programs, Nursing Education.

The job description can be requested by contacting [email protected].

If you would like to know more about the position you can contact the Education Dean Maria Dyhrberg Rasmussen, phone 87 55 20 66 (best after 16:00) or email [email protected].

Expected timeline

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Round 1 interviews: 18 November 2026

Round 2 interviews: 24 November 2026

Start date: No later than 1 January 2027

Tests will be conducted between the 1st and 2nd interview and references will be requested before employment.

WE are VIA

VIA is one of Denmark’s largest educational institutions with locations across the Central Denmark Region. We educate and further educate, among others, teachers, nurses, engineers, designers and many more. We develop education in close cooperation with practice. We are a workplace with flexibility, freedom and good opportunities for development. If you are curious about what it is like to work at VIA, you can read some of our stories here.

At VIA we value competence and talent in all forms. We believe in the strength of diversity and welcome everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or background. We therefore encourage everyone to apply for the position and become part of an inclusive community.

Read more about VIA University College at http://www.via.dk/

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Department: Nursing Education Horsens

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Location: Banegårdsgade 2, 8700, Horsens, Denmark