UNIV-Executive Associate Dean for Academics, College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Executive Associate Dean for Academics (EAD) serves as the chief architect and driver of academic growth and expansion for the MUSC College of Nursing. Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the College’s senior leadership team, the EAD leads the strategic design and execution of a statewide academic expansion agenda—developing new programs, delivery models, clinical and academic partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives that are aligned with workforce demand and institutional priorities. This role is ideal for a bold, entrepreneurial academic leader with a proven track record of building programs, launching partnerships, and scaling innovation. The EAD is charged with converting the College’s strategic vision into measurable results—through market intelligence, rigorous financial modeling, and stakeholder collaboration—while upholding the highest standards of academic quality, compliance, and operational integrity. The EAD will also provide executive oversight of the Associate Dean for Academics (ADA), who manages daily academic operations, curriculum, accreditation, and student services across all programs.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.
• Experience launching new academic programs, sites, modalities, or articulation agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage diversified revenue, including grants and philanthropy.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation environments related to nursing education.
• Prior leadership experience in settings involving academic innovation, online education, or clinical education scale-up.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic finance and sustainability.
• Experience in partnership development with higher education institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive statewide academic growth strategy.
• Drive market-informed program design, aligning offerings with state and regional workforce needs.
• Build and steward formal partnerships with health systems, community colleges, and governmental organizations.
• Negotiate and manage MOUs, articulation agreements, and shared resource models.
• Develop and oversee tools for academic finance including multi-year enrollment modeling and program-level proformas.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory standards.
• Lead expansion of clinical education capacity, including placement site development and preceptor recruitment.
• Champion faculty and staff development aligned to growth and succession planning.
• Represent the College with external stakeholders including state agencies and accrediting bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees