Dean of Academic Affairs - Nursing- Irving Campus

Covista Inc

Irving, TX

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SALARY

$100,171.61–$130,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Academic Affairs, Accreditation Standards, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Disability Insurance, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Establish Priorities, Exceeded Sales Goal, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Healthcare, Incentive Programs, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Nursing, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Social Work, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Irving, TX

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30+ days ago

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Irving, TX

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Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care-our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Empowering. Influential. Inspiring. Passionate.

These are the leadership traits that define our future Dean, Academic Affairs (Nursing).

Based at our Irving Campus, this role provides academic leadership and strategic oversight for both our Daytime and Evening & Weekend nursing programs. As the academic leader, you will shape the vision, ensure excellence in delivery, and provide continuity across programs-driving student success while fostering a culture of care, accountability, and innovation.

The Dean of Academic Affairs will oversee the management, quality, and performance of the nursing academic portfolio, building and empowering a high‑performing faculty and academic support team. This role ensures curricula remain current, rigorously delivered, and aligned with institutional objectives, accreditation standards, and workforce needs-while leveraging data‑informed strategies to elevate student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Execute the BSN academic strategy for the Irving Campus, with direct accountability for student outcomes including NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction.
Provide academic leadership across Daytime and Evening/Weekend programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure curriculum delivery meets institutional standards and accreditation requirements through continuous evaluation, assessment, and improvement.
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing academic team-faculty, lab staff, experiential learning partners, and academic support teams-aligned to student success.
Oversee faculty hiring, onboarding, development, scheduling, performance management, and retention, including accountability for teaching excellence and engagement.
Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture expectations into academic operations, faculty practices, and student support.
Manage academic operations in partnership with national support teams, including faculty workload models, budgets, and instructional resources.
Serve as a trusted liaison to internal stakeholders, community partners, and governing bodies with professionalism and care.
Lead program growth, innovation, and curricular change with agility, responding to evolving healthcare education and workforce demands.
Prioritize Student Success - Anticipate student needs, empower faculty to remove barriers, and lead solutions that improve outcomes.
Connect to the Vision - Align daily academic work to Chapelman University's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Strive to Improve - Leverage feedback, innovation, and data to continuously improve academic quality and operating models.
Work as One Team - Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, ADAAs, and peers to support academic and business outcomes.
Own Outcomes - Demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and celebration of individual and team success.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Students achieve strong and sustained outcomes, including meeting or exceeding national BSN average NCLEX pass rates.
High levels of student engagement and satisfaction, reflected in NPS feedback.
Enrollment, persistence, and graduation targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Strong faculty engagement, development, and retention, with low regrettable turnover.
Faculty consistently meet goals, grow professionally, and contribute to a culture of excellence and care.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of full‑time experience in nursing education, including at least three (3) years in an academic leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and advise faculty and students effectively.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict‑resolution, and computer proficiency skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of leadership and stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, while managing multiple priorities.
Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, and/or multi‑state compact privilege to practice nursing in the state of Texas.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,171.61 and $130,000.00. 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. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Covista"s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits.

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, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity - Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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