Assistant Dean for Education

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2756P Working Title Assistant Dean for Education Department SON-Administration About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Negotiable Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) in nursing or a closely related field.

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Education serves as the Ivester School of Nursing's academic leader for educational programs and clinical track faculty, reporting directly to the Dean. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the development, implementation, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of all degree programs. The Assistant Dean for Education is a key partner to the Dean in advancing the school's educational mission and its commitment to developing a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

Additional Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or eligibility for registered nurse licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in nursing education, including demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program evaluation, and faculty management.
• Demonstrated evidence of nursing accreditation processes (CCNE or ACEN) and familiarity with Georgia Board of Nursing regulatory requirements.
• Track record of successful faculty and instructor recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation.

Clinical Professor Criteria

• Teaching & Clinical Practice Expertise

• Integrates synthesis of evidence-based content with national/global perspective

• Leads complex multi-faculty courses and program-level curriculum

• Recognized as a clinical/practice expert nationally and/or globally

• Leads development of clinical practice opportunities for faculty and students

• Leads system-level quality improvement initiatives

• Presents and leads professional development activities nationally/globally

• Shapes policies in clinical practice or teaching nationally

• Demonstrates sustained trajectory of scholarly productivity

• Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice

• Identified as an expert in topic or method nationally

• Disseminates scholarly work nationally and globally through invited presentations

• Publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals, often by invitation

• Professional Service & Contributions to Nursing

• Recognized as an expert in specialty nationally and/or globally

• Holds leadership positions in national or global organizations

• Leads community partnerships to advance health equity broadly

• Leads committees at the School and University level

• Shapes policies in clinical practice or teaching nationally

Professor (Tenured) Criteria

• Research & Scholarship

• Nationally and/or internationally recognized scholar with sustained contributions.

• Continuous track record of extramural funding as lead investigator.

• Significant impact on the field through policy influence, citations, and guideline development.

• Continuous publication record with first and/or senior authorship.

• Presents at national and international meetings including invited keynote presentations.

• Leadership in research mentorship of doctoral, postdoctoral, and junior faculty.

• Provides leadership in University-wide interdisciplinary research initiatives.

• Teaching & Mentoring Expertise

• Provides leadership in curriculum development across programs.

• Successfully mentors doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.

• Contributes to the dissemination of the scholarship of teaching.

• Provides invited scholarly presentations nationally and internationally.

• Obtains, directs, and/or evaluates externally funded educational or training grants.

• Professional Service & Scholarly Citizenship

• Demonstrates leadership in national and international scientific societies.

• Participates in peer review at national and international levels; serves on editorial boards.

• Provides service or consultation to national or international governmental agencies.

• Provides leadership in School and University committees; contributes to strategic development.

• Serves as a professional role model for students, faculty, and other healthcare disciplines.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership in preparing for and successfully completing a CCNE or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation self-study or site visit.
• Bachelor of Science (BSN) program development leadership in an R1 or research-intensive university environment.
• Familiarity with NCLEX-RN Next Generation (NGN) examination design and corresponding pedagogical strategies.
• Active participation in national nursing education organizations (AACN, NLN, STTI, or equivalent).
• Track record of working in a school or program within a large, public research university system.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strategic and systems-level thinking about nursing education in a dynamic regulatory and accreditation environment.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and accrediting bodies.
• Data-driven approach to program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, mission-aligned faculty teams.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and access in nursing education.

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting and carrying of clinical supplies or event materials (approximately 15-20 pounds).

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum and Academic Program Leadership

• Provides leadership for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of all degree programs, working collaboratively with the Curriculum Committee to ensure academic quality, coherence, and currency.
• Ensures alignment of all curricula with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards, Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN) requirements, NCLEX-RN preparation, and relevant specialty certification examination requirements.
• Leads the selection of educational materials and classroom support resources, including textbooks, library resources (in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Research), clinical decision-support software, and NCLEX readiness platforms.
• Provides direct oversight to degree program coordinators and collaborates with course coordinators, clinical site coordinators, and other academic partners to ensure quality and practice-readiness across all programs.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Accreditation, Regulatory Compliance, and External Representation

• Serves as the School's lead for (CCNE) accreditation, including self-study preparation, continuous improvement documentation, and site visit coordination.
• Leads all matters pertaining to ongoing compliance and approval with the Georgia Board of Nursing, including program approval, substantive change notifications, and required reporting.
• Maintains current knowledge of accreditation standards, state regulatory requirements, and national trends in nursing education; proactively anticipates and responds to changes that affect program approval and accreditation status.
• Represents the Ivester School of Nursing at state and national meetings of nursing education leaders, including ACEN, CCNE, AACN, and relevant GBN forums, and ensures the school is well-positioned within the broader nursing education landscape.
• Relates to external agencies on matters pertaining to educational program performance and outcomes.

Percentage Of Time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical Track Faculty and Instructors Leadership

• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates clinical track faculty, fostering a culture of teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and professional development.
• Forecasts instructional needs across all course offerings and leads the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of clinical track faculty.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, assignment, and evaluation of clinical instructors to support high-quality clinical education.
• Collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Operations to ensure appropriate faculty and clinical instructor staffing aligned with programmatic and instructional needs.
• Guides clinical track faculty and instructors in developing and sustaining evidence-based teaching practices across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning environments, promoting consistency in teaching, student evaluation, and the application of academic policies.

Percentage Of Time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Student Experience and Program Quality

• Champions a practice-readiness orientation across all educational programs, ensuring graduates are prepared for professional licensure and entry into nursing practice.
• Monitors program outcomes data, including NCLEX-RN pass rates, graduation rates, and employment outcomes, and leads continuous quality improvement initiatives in response to findings.
• Collaborates with student affairs, clinical education, and simulation leadership to ensure a coherent, high-quality student experience from admission through program completion.

Percentage Of Time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership and School Leadership

• Serves as a key partner to the Dean in advancing the school's educational mission and strategic priorities.
• Contributes actively to school-level governance, planning, and policy development.
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with clinical partners, accreditors, professional associations, and peer institutions to advance educational quality and program reputation.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Dean.

Percentage Of Time 10

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample
• Sample Publications
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
• Unofficial Letters of Recommendation