Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Nursing

About the role

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs plays a critical leadership role in driving day-to-day academic operations, supporting faculty excellence, and ensuring outstanding student outcomes. In partnership with the Dean, this role helps execute the strategic vision for the BSN program while fostering a high-performing, student-centered academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute academic strategy in partnership with the Dean to achieve BSN program goals
• Actively support and implement curriculum changes and academic initiatives
• Lead program expansion efforts and respond to evolving healthcare education needs
• Align daily operations with Chamberlain’s vision and strategic priorities
• Recruit, select, onboard, and retain qualified faculty to ensure program excellence
• Directly supervise assigned faculty, managing schedules, workload, and performance
• Lead performance management for full-time and visiting faculty through observation, evaluation, and feedback
• Empower faculty to innovate and implement solutions that enhance student success
• Ensure curriculum delivery meets institutional standards and accreditation requirements
• Analyze student success data to improve curriculum delivery, labs, simulations, and workshops
• Support clinical placements and ensure appropriate resources for assigned courses
• Remove barriers to student success by proactively identifying and addressing needs
• Manage faculty and SLS scheduling, workload models, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on budget planning and capital requests
• Serve as a professional liaison to boards, communities, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture into academic operations
• Demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)
• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related medical field (Preferred)
• 2+ years in nursing education at the bachelor’s level or higher (Required)
• 2+ years in simulation and/or clinical experience development/participation (Required)
• 2+ years of leadership experience (Required)
• 2+ years in acute patient care (trauma, emergency, or medical-surgery) (Preferred)
• 3–5 years in acute patient care environments considered a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Proven ability in recruiting, onboarding, and faculty development
• Budget planning, resource management, and change leadership experience
• Strategic thinking and ability to interpret policy
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment