Assistant Dean for Education

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s Ivester School of Nursing invites applications for an Assistant Dean for Education to lead educational programs and clinical track faculty. The role reports to the Dean and guides strategic and operational management for developing, evaluating, and improving all degree programs.

As academic leader, you will advance the school’s educational mission, oversee quality improvement initiatives, and partner with colleagues to prepare a highly capable nursing workforce for

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) in nursing or a closely related field.
• Current or eligibility for registered nurse licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in nursing education, including demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program evaluation, and faculty management.
• Demonstrated evidence of nursing accreditation processes (CCNE or ACEN) and familiarity with Georgia Board of Nursing regulatory requirements.
• Track record of successful faculty and instructor recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the development, implementation, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of all degree programs.
• Serve as academic leader for educational programs and clinical track faculty, reporting to the Dean.
• Partner with the Dean to advance the school’s educational mission and develop a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Program evaluation

Faculty management

Accreditation knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or equivalent)

Job description

Assistant Dean for Education

Assistant Dean for Education serves as the leadership for the educational programs of the Ivester School of Nursing.

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Education serves as the Ivester School of Nursing’s academic leader for educational programs and clinical track faculty, reporting directly to the Dean. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the development, implementation, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of all degree programs. The Assistant Dean for Education is a key partner to the Dean in advancing the school’s educational mission and its commitment to developing a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2756P

Working Title: Assistant Dean for Education

Department: SON-Administration

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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Posting Type: External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings):

Job Posting Date: 07/23/2026

Job Closing Date: Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

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Position Details

Position Information: Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) in nursing or a closely related field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current or eligibility for registered nurse licensure in the state of Georgia.


• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in nursing education, including demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program evaluation, and faculty management.


• Demonstrated evidence of nursing accreditation processes (CCNE or ACEN ) and familiarity with Georgia Board of Nursing regulatory requirements.


• Track record of successful faculty and instructor recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation.

Clinical Professor Criteria

• Teaching & Clinical Practice Expertise
  
  
  
  • Integrates synthesis of evidence-based content with national/global perspective
  
  
  • Leads complex multi-faculty courses and program-level curriculum
  
  
  • Recognized as a clinical/practice expert nationally and/or globally
  
  
  • Leads development of clinical practice opportunities for faculty and students
  
  
  • Leads system-level quality improvement initiatives
  
  
  • Presents and leads professional development activities nationally/globally
  
  
  • Shapes policies in clinical practice or teaching nationally
  
  
  • Demonstrates sustained trajectory of scholarly productivity
  
  
  
  


• Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice
  
  
  
  • Identified as an expert in topic or method nationally
  
  
  • Disseminates scholarly work nationally and globally through invited presentations
  
  
  • Publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals, often by invitation
  
  
  
  


• Professional Service & Contributions to Nursing
  
  
  
  • Recognized as an expert in specialty nationally and/or globally
  
  
  • Holds leadership positions in national or global organizations
  
  
  • Leads community partnerships to advance health equity broadly
  
  
  • Leads committees at the School and University level
  
  
  • Shapes policies in clinical practice or teaching nationally
  
  
  
  

Professor (Tenured) Criteria

• Research & Scholarship
  
  
  
  • Nationally and/or internationally recognized scholar with sustained contributions.
  
  
  • Continuous track record of extramural funding as lead investigator.
  
  
  • Significant impact on the field through policy influence, citations, and guideline development.
  
  
  • Continuous publication record with first and/or senior authorship.
  
  
  • Presents at national and international meetings including invited keynote presentations.
  
  
  • Leadership in research mentorship of doctoral, postdoctoral, and junior faculty.
  
  
  • Provides leadership in University-wide interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  
  
  
  


• Teaching & Mentoring Expertise
  
  
  
  • Provides leadership in curriculum development across programs.
  
  
  • Successfully mentors doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
  
  
  • Contributes to the dissemination of the scholarship of teaching.
  
  
  • Provides invited scholarly presentations nationally and internationally.
  
  
  • Obtains, directs, and/or evaluates externally funded educational or training grants.
  
  
  
  


• Professional Service & Scholarly Citizenship
  
  
  
  • Demonstrates leadership in national and international scientific societies.
  
  
  • Participates in peer review at national and international levels; serves on editorial boards.
  
  
  • Provides service or consultation to national or international governmental agencies.
  
  
  • Provides leadership in School and University committees; contributes to strategic development.
  
  
  • Serves as a professional role model for students, faculty, and other healthcare disciplines.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in preparing for and successfully completing a CCNE or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation self-study or site visit.


• Bachelor of Science (BSN) program development leadership in an R1 or research-intensive university environment.


• Familiarity with NCLEX -RN Next Generation (NGN) examination design and corresponding pedagogical strategies.


• Active participation in national nursing education organizations (AACN, NLN, STTI, or equivalent).


• Track record of working in a school or program within a large, public research university system.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strategic and systems-level thinking about nursing education in a dynamic regulatory and accreditation environment.


• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and accrediting bodies.


• Data-driven approach to program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.


• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, mission-aligned faculty teams.


• Commitment to equal opportunity and access in nursing education.

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting and carrying of clinical supplies or event materials (approximately 15–20 pounds).

Trust and Finance

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre