Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor & Dean Appointed Leadership Roles
About the role
The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking applicants with a PhD, DNP, or EdD and extensive experience in nursing education for Dean-appointed leadership roles. These full-time, twelve-month (1.0 FTE) positions carry a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
Responsibilities
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Undergraduate Education: Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all undergraduate nursing programs (Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN-BSN). Ensures the delivery of high-quality education, curriculum development, program evaluation, and student success initiatives. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and student engagement while fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Graduate Clinical Education: Provides strategic leadership and oversight for graduate nursing programs (DNP) on the Gainesville campus. Ensures the delivery of high-quality graduate education through effective curriculum development, program evaluation, and student success initiatives. Collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to strengthen program effectiveness, maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance, and enhance graduate student engagement.
Director of Academic Support: Ensures academic excellence and smooth academic operations across the College of Nursing. Provides leadership and operational oversight for academic operations within the College of Nursing. Includes direct responsibility for the Office of Student Services’ academic functions, clinical placement operations, health compliance processes, and faculty affairs support.
Qualifications
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Undergraduate Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) from an accredited institution. Unencumbered RN license, eligible for Florida licensure. Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank. Record of academic achievement appropriate for senior academic leadership, including undergraduate-level teaching and scholarly contributions.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Graduate Clinical Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD) from an accredited institution, with a clinical specialty at the DNP or master’s degree level required. Advanced practice certification (APRN) strongly preferred. Unencumbered RN license, eligible for Florida licensure. Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank. Record of academic achievement appropriate for senior academic leadership, including graduate-level teaching and scholarly contributions.
Director of Academic Support: PhD in Nursing, DNP, or EdD from an accredited institution. Eligible for Florida nursing licensure. A sustained program of research/scholarship commensurate with rank. Experience in nursing education, academic administration, or operational leadership. Strong understanding of academic processes, clinical education operations, and faculty support needs.