Director/Associate Dean of Nursing

About the role

The position will begin during the Academic Year 2026-2027. Located on Boston’s North Shore, a beautiful coastal area in a classic New England town with easy access to the Boston area, Gordon College is dedicated to a strong Christian liberal arts perspective. We strive to foster conversation at the intersection of faith and cultural engagement in a wide variety of disciplines, all with the mission to prepare Christian men and women to actively participate in every community in which they find themselves.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent teaching and classroom experiences, teaching seminars or lectures, overseeing curriculum with outcomes that meet professional standards, collaborating with faculty to maintain high-quality learning experiences, and assisting with course scheduling and academic planning;
• Implementing the strategic vision for nursing education aligned with Gordon College’s mission and strategic priorities and assisting in budget preparation;
• Leading activities related to initial and ongoing program approval and reporting requirements, including BORN, NECHE, and specialized Nursing accreditation (CCNE or ACEN), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and working with the Institutional Research Office to monitor key performance indicators including enrollment, retention, graduation rates, NCLEX outcomes, and employment placement;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare organizations and clinical partners, working with the Lab Coordinator to secure and manage clinical placements for students, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and professional associations;
• Partnering with Admissions to recruit and retain nursing students, participating in enrollment events, information sessions, and outreach activities, and supporting student advising.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a dynamic and engaged Christian faith;
• Hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license (in or transferable to Massachusetts) and have a Doctorate in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or equivalent;
• Have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Nursing education, particularly as a director, chair, or administrator;
• Share a commitment to student success, faculty development, and collaborative work;
• Exhibit a passion for teaching and mentoring students;
• Exhibit experience with Nursing accreditation and program assessment, with experience in developing and maintaining clinical partnerships;
• Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Have a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for academic leadership.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD in Nursing)
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Nursing education
• A passion for teaching and mentoring students
• An interest in sharing a committed Christian faith in vocation in and out of the classroom

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Nursing accreditation and program assessment
• Experience in developing and maintaining clinical partnerships

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$110,000-120,000 commensurate with experience

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Gordon College is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, or disability.