Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing

Wheaton College in Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College seeks an Assistant or Associate Dean of Nursing to lead the nursing program as a full-time administrative and academic leader. You will guide curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and partnerships with healthcare systems while mentoring faculty and expanding degree pathways.

The role emphasizes experiential learning, simulation, and student-centered education with a focus on program growth and national recognition. Final title will reflect candidate qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.
• 3 to 5 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean of Nursing in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives for new learning activities, new program enhancements, and degree expansion.
• Support the development of course curricula with appropriate expertise.
• Standardize curriculum development and documentation.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with clinical agencies, healthcare systems, and community partners.
• Prepare and review state and national reports required by accrediting and governmental agencies.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Teaching experience

Education

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term: 12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): M-F, 8:30-4:30

Position Type: Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wheaton College is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Dean of Nursing. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing is a full time administrative and academic leader who works closely with the Dean of Nursing to guide the direction, growth, and daily operations of Wheaton College’s Nursing Program. This role provides both strategic vision and operational oversight, ensuring excellence in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, accreditation compliance, clinical partnerships, and resource management. A champion of innovation and student-centered learning, the Associate Dean fosters the integration of experiential learning, high-fidelity simulation, and diverse clinical practice into the curriculum.

The Assistant/Associate Dean supports and mentors nursing faculty, supports the liberal arts mission of the College, and plays a pivotal role in program evaluation and continuous improvement. The position focuses on program expansion through the development of new degree pathways while cultivating strong partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and workforce development stakeholders. Through visionary leadership and effective administration, the Associate Dean ensures that the Nursing Program is not only well managed daily but also positioned for long-term innovation and national recognition, preparing graduates to thrive as compassionate, practice-ready nurses in an evolving healthcare environment.

Final determination of title will be based on qualifications of the candidate.

Responsibilities of the Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Dean of Nursing in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
• Leading strategic planning initiatives for new learning activities, new program enhancements, and degree expansion.
• Supporting the development of course curricula with appropriate expertise.
• Standardizing curriculum development and documentation.
• Strengthening and expanding relationships with clinical agencies, healthcare systems, and community partners.
• Preparing and reviewing state and national reports required by accrediting and governmental agencies, including but not limited to the Board of Registered Nursing, CCNE , SSH , and INACSL .
• Ensuring adherence to accreditation standards for the nursing program.
• Contributing to program planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Assisting the Dean in developing, documenting, and implementing action plans to address performance gaps in student outcomes and achievements according to accreditation standards.
• Collaborating with the Dean of Nursing, Simulation Director, nursing course coordinators, clinical affiliate faculty, and the Clinical Placement Manager in identifying, developing, and implementing experiential learning, including simulation-based education, to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.
• Providing onboarding and continuing education for staff, nursing faculty, and clinical affiliate faculty,
• Investigating and submitting proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new initiatives.
• Maintaining professional knowledge.
• Supporting other strategic initiatives.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education
• Previous teaching experience

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $100-$110K , depending upon and commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the selected candidate.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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