Assistant Dean of Nursing
We are a growing healthcare-focused educational institution committed to preparing the next generation of nurses through excellence in education, student success, and clinical partnerships. Our nursing programs are designed to support student achievement, professional development, and workforce readiness.
About the role
The Assistant Dean of Nursing provides academic and operational leadership for nursing education programs while partnering closely with the Dean of Nursing. This individual supports faculty development, student success initiatives, accreditation compliance, curriculum oversight, clinical partnerships, and continuous quality improvement efforts. The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in nursing education, academic leadership, or nursing administration who is passionate about developing faculty and improving student outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in nursing theory and clinical courses as needed.
- Support curriculum quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
- Review and maintain course content, syllabi, and learning management system materials.
- Help ensure academic standards and student learning outcomes are achieved.
- Support implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
- Assist with faculty onboarding, orientation, mentoring, and development.
- Support performance management, coaching, and professional growth initiatives.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
- Promote faculty engagement, retention, and continuous improvement.
- Provide academic guidance and support to nursing students.
- Monitor student progress and academic standing.
- Support initiatives designed to improve satisfaction, retention, persistence, and completion rates.
- Participate in student success meetings and intervention strategies.
- Assist with course scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Support advisory board meetings and program committee activities.
- Maintain academic records and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
- Coordinate initiatives that support operational efficiency and educational excellence.
- Support accreditation reporting and site visit preparation.
- Monitor compliance with nursing education regulations and standards.
- Assist in developing action plans to improve student achievement metrics.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Stay current on nursing education regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure and maintain clinical training opportunities.
- Support relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners.
- Help ensure students receive high-quality clinical learning experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field from an accredited institution.
- Active and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Completion of coursework in teaching, curriculum development, or educational administration.
- One of the following:
- Minimum 3 years of nursing education or nursing administration experience within the past 5 years.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least 1 year in nursing instruction, clinical supervision, or a combination of both within a state-approved nursing program.
Ideal Candidate
You may be a strong fit if you have experience as a:
- Assistant Dean of Nursing
- Director of Nursing Education
- Nursing Program Director
- Nursing Education Manager
- Lead Nursing Faculty
- Associate Dean of Nursing
- Nursing Clinical Coordinator
- Academic Nurse Leader
Success Factors
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Knowledge of nursing education regulations and accreditation standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience improving student outcomes and faculty performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and student-centered education.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $115,000 - $120,000.
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Pay
$115,000 - $120,000 per year.
Schedule
Full-Time, On-Site. Local travel required.
Location: Sacramento, CA.