Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Lincoln, NE invites applications for Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ. This 1.0 FTE administrative role provides leadership across teaching, research, service and practice, aligned with the division’s mission.

The Assistant Dean will oversee course quality, curriculum delivery, faculty development, recruitment and retention, and student engagement while ensuring compliance with university policies and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required; graduate degree in nursing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership.
• Must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership (0.50 FTE) with allocations for teaching, research/scholarship, service, and practice.
• Oversee course quality, scheduling, and curriculum delivery across programs.
• Support faculty development, mentorship, and adherence to workload, promotion, and tenure policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
• Represent the division in community partnerships and ensure alignment with standards.
• Collaborate to manage division budgets, space, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Faculty development

Interpersonal relations

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 226

Department

Department CON-Lincoln Division 50000659

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Nursing

FTE:

1.0

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8-5

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Operations

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/04/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities
The Assistant Dean provides administrative leadership (0.50 FTE ) with negotiated allocations for teaching, research/scholarship, service, and practice, based on the needs of the division.

• Cultivate an environment that supports faculty, staff, and students in achieving academic and professional excellence.
• Maintain transparent and responsive communication across the Division and College.
• Implement and evaluate strategic initiatives consistent with the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Promote innovation in education, research, and clinical practice while ensuring compliance with university, accrediting, and regulatory standards.

Academic Oversight

• Oversee course quality, scheduling, and curriculum delivery across programs.
• Support faculty development, mentorship, and adherence to workload, promotion, and tenure policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of faculty and staff.

Student and Community Engagement

• Ensure student success, belonging, and policy adherence through proactive collaboration with academic and student services.
• Represent the College in community partnerships, alumni engagement, and clinical affiliations, ensuring alignment with academic and professional standards.

Fiscal and Operational Management

• Collaborate with administrative leadership to manage division budgets, space, and resources effectively.
• Uphold principles of fiscal responsibility, stewardship, and strategic resource utilization.

The Assistant Dean plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission—educating the next generation of nursing leaders while fostering scholarship, innovation, and community impact.

Required Qualifications

• Holds a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field and a graduate degree with a major in nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic leadership role.
• Possess experience and demonstrate skills in administration, interpersonal relations, teaching, and curriculum development, as well as demonstrated scholarly activity.
• Proven leadership experience in program, faculty, and staff development.
• Able to motivate and build consensus among faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution.
• Must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity in professional organizations.
• Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.
• Eligible for UNMC graduate faculty status.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Occasionally

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Up to 2 hours

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Occasionally

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Clinical setting

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation NA

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion NA

Grasping

Grasping NA

If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• C.V.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)