Nursing Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Company Overview

Chamberlain University has a rich 130-year history, driven by its mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations.

The regionally accredited university comprises two colleges: the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates, including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions provides online options for students seeking a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree.

Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, by visiting their website. What sets Chamberlain apart from other universities is Chamberlain Care. This guiding principle prioritizes service excellence and care in four key areas: self-care, colleague care, patient/client care, and community care. By living out this philosophy, we've created an environment where colleagues and students thrive, resulting in exceptional healthcare professionals who make a global impact.

Job Description:

The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, oversees campus faculty to ensure up-to-date curricula are consistently delivered, leading to superior student outcomes while embodying Chamberlain Care. At Chamberlain College of Nursing, quality, accessible education is paramount, and integrating student care into our culture leads to exceptional patient care. If you value care, respect, and professionalism, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment, consider the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs position at our Addison campus.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, select, onboard, and evaluate faculty and staff
• Align learning experiences with the BSN curriculum and support implementation
• Collaborate with national academic committees on goals and projects
• Develop plans for student success, including retention, graduation, and NCLEX pass rates
• Enhance student satisfaction and outcomes through collaboration
• Evaluate course resources and assessment data, recommending improvements
• Support faculty in implementing changes to meet student needs
• Ensure faculty adhere to teaching best practices through regular feedback
• Mentor faculty and staff in academic excellence and professionalism
• Facilitate faculty participation in national course advisory councils
• Gather budget recommendations and prepare capital requests
• Support clinical placement of nursing students
• Conduct regular faculty and academic team meetings
• Assign workloads and support national academic programs
• Collaborate with national library staff on local holdings
• Analyze student success data to improve curriculum delivery
• Teach up to three courses per year
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing required
• Doctorate degree in nursing or credit toward doctorate degree preferred
• Unencumbered Professional nursing license
• Minimum of two years' experience in nursing education at the Bachelor level or above
• Development/participation in simulation/clinical experiences
• Three to five years in acute patient care/trauma/emergency and/or medical-surgical environments considered a plus
• Above average competency in Microsoft Suite of products
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to lead, direct, and advise faculty
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact with all levels: students, faculty, and staff

Additional Information:

In support of pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,696.34 and $127,957.05. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) Retirement Program with a 6% employer match, participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy, and 12 paid holidays. For more information, please visit Adtalem's website. You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Chamberlain University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring individuals who promote diversity and inclusion. We are particularly interested in attracting candidates from underrepresented groups.

Salary : $70,696 - $127,957