Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education & Strategy

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education, at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role provides strategic oversight of all undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes, ensuring inclusive curricula and high-quality teaching.

The candidate will lead curriculum development, excellence in diverse learning modes, and ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards, while promoting evidence-based

Qualifications

• PhD or other doctoral degree in Nursing or related healthcare discipline.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education, curriculum development, academic administration, and faculty development.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for nursing and midwifery education, preferably in Pakistan.
• A strong record of educational innovation, research, and securing external funding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of all undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes, ensuring curricula and teaching modalities are inclusive, culturally responsive, and of the highest quality.
• Provide academic leadership in curriculum development, review, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement, aligning with best practices in nursing education.
• Lead excellence in classroom, clinical, simulation-based, and digital learning with innovative teaching methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, benchmarked quality standards, and quality assurance recommendations.
• Develop strategies to strengthen student recruitment, sustain enrolment, and support students' academic progress and grievances.
• Conduct educational audits of clinical placement sites and ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice and innovative research approaches within undergraduate education.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and budgeting of strategic initiatives including Teaching and Learning Strategy.
• Oversee faculty performance appraisals and ensure continuous improvement in teaching.
• Mentor and support professional growth of faculty and students through development programmes and leadership training.
• Promote faculty engagement in nurse-led clinical practice initiatives.
• Represent the School in university, national, and international committees and liaise with accrediting bodies.
• Seek research funding and supervise research of Master’s and PhD students.
• Work with the Dean to develop new undergraduate programmes and advance fundraising, collaborations, and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in Nursing or related healthcare

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education, at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role provides strategic oversight of all undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes, ensuring inclusive curricula and high-quality teaching.

The candidate will lead curriculum development, excellence in diverse learning modes, and ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards, while promoting evidence-based