Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Dean of Nursing to lead the Nursing Program with strategic vision and daily administration. This full-time role collaborates with the Dean to shape curriculum, foster clinical partnerships, and ensure accreditation compliance while promoting experiential learning and student-centered practice.

The position focuses on program growth, new degree pathways, and national recognition in nursing education, preparing graduates to thrive

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing required.
• 1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean of Nursing in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives for new learning activities, program enhancements, and degree expansion.
• Develop and standardize curricula with appropriate expertise and documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP, PhD, EdD)

Job description

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts collegeof 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commutingdistance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601307

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term: 12 Months

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

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type: Staff

Department: Provost

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wheaton College is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Deanof Nursing. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing is a full timeadministrative and academic leader who works closely with the Deanof Nursing to guide the direction, growth, and daily operations ofWheaton College’s Nursing Program. This role provides bothstrategic vision and operational oversight, ensuring excellence incurriculum development, faculty mentorship, accreditationcompliance, clinical partnerships, and resource management. Achampion of innovation and student-centered learning, the AssociateDean fosters the integration of experiential learning,high-fidelity simulation, and diverse clinical practice into thecurriculum.

The Assistant/Associate Dean supports and mentors nursing faculty,supports the liberal arts mission of the College, and plays apivotal role in program evaluation and continuous improvement. Theposition focuses on program expansion through the development ofnew degree pathways while cultivating strong partnerships withhealthcare systems, community organizations, and workforcedevelopment stakeholders. Through visionary leadership andeffective administration, the Associate Dean ensures that theNursing Program is not only well managed daily but also positionedfor long-term innovation and national recognition, preparinggraduates to thrive as compassionate, practice-ready nurses in anevolving healthcare environment.

Final determination of title will be based on qualifications of thecandidate.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree ( DNP, PhD, EdD) in Nursing
• 1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursingeducation
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may besubstituted

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

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

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitmentranges for a position, the College considers a number of factorsincluding the budget for the position, the range of the grade, theexternal market for the position or similar positions, level andscope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevantexperience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must havethe prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for thisposition is $100-$110K, depending upon and commensurate with thequalifications, education and experience of the selectedcandidate.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities orbe able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can performthe essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation, using some other combination of skills andabilities.

Eeo Statement

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

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

Posting Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension

508-286-8206

Contact Email

[e-mail]

References

Supplemental Questions

Optional & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
4. List of References
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents