Nursing Dean of Academic Affairs
About The Position
Lead. Inspire. Transform. At Chamberlain University, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Dean, Academic Affairs (Nursing)—a leader who is empowering, influential, inspiring, and deeply passionate about advancing nursing education. In this role, you will guide the academic integrity, operational excellence, and forward momentum of our BSN program. You will champion student success, cultivate a high‑performing academic team, and ensure our curriculum and learning experience remain exceptional and future‑focused. If you are energized by shaping the next generation of nurses, empowering faculty, and driving outcomes that matter—this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and impact.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in nursing education, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
- Current, unencumbered RN licensure and/or multi‑state privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth/State (required).
- Demonstrated strength in interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, conflict resolution, and technology proficiency.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of management.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, balancing multiple priorities with clarity and focus.
- Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, with a track record of meeting expectations and delivering results.
- A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, with the ability to interpret policy and guide academic decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Execute the BSN academic strategy with a focus on driving strong student outcomes (NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction).
- Actively support and own academic strategy and curriculum change from the center.
- Lead program expansion and new academic initiatives with agility and vision, responding to evolving healthcare education needs.
- Ensure curriculum delivery meets institutional standards and accreditation benchmarks through rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Manage academic operations with national support teams and budgets, faculty workload models, and instructional resources.
- Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture expectations into academic operations and support services.
- Build and lead a high-performing academic team—faculty, lab, experiential learning teams, and support—aligned to student success.
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, development, scheduling, performance, and retention of faculty and associate deans with accountability for teaching excellence.
- Partner with ADAAs to ensure high faculty and academic team engagement scores and low regrettable turnover.
- Ensure faculty are retained, continuously improving, and achieving their goals.
- Serve as liaison to boards, communities, and internal stakeholders with professionalism and care.
- Work as a team—coordinating and collaborating closely with the Executive Director, other DAAs, and ADAAs to support student and business outcomes.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
- You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
