Assistant Dean, Nursing Education & Curriculum Leadership

NONPF; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ivester School of Nursing at the University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for Assistant Dean for Education. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate all degree programs, advancing a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

The position requires a doctoral degree in nursing, Georgia RN licensure eligibility, at least five years of nursing education leadership, and experience with accreditation processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of all degree programs, working collaboratively with the Curriculum Committee to ensure academic quality, coherence, and currency.
• Ensure alignment of all curricula with CCNE accreditation standards, GBN requirements, NCLEX preparation, and relevant certification requirements.
• Lead the selection of educational materials and classroom resources to support program quality.
• Oversee degree program coordinators and collaborate with course coordinators, clinical site coordinators, and other partners to ensure quality and practice-readiness.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Curriculum development

Faculty management

Accreditation knowledge CCNE/ACEN

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field

Job description

The Ivester School of Nursing at the University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for Assistant Dean for Education. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate all degree programs, advancing a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

The position requires a doctoral degree in nursing, Georgia RN licensure eligibility, at least five years of nursing education leadership, and experience with accreditation processes.