Assistant Dean, Nursing Graduate Programs

University of Colorado System; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs (Administrative Faculty). The role leads graduate education strategy, quality, and growth across MS, post‑graduate certificates, and DNP programs. Rank will reflect qualifications and scholarship.

The position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs and includes collaboration with specialty directors, faculty, staff, and college leadership. Hybrid work with on‑campus teaching is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing required or preferred.
• Earned doctorate in nursing (DNP or PhD) required per Board of Nursing guidelines and program leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and strategic planning for graduate programs (MS, PGC, DNP).
• Oversee curriculum quality, accreditation, and program evaluation.
• Lead graduate program development, growth, innovation, and evaluation.
• Support student success, faculty evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration across the College.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum oversight

Teaching leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs (Administrative Faculty). The role leads graduate education strategy, quality, and growth across MS, post‑graduate certificates, and DNP programs. Rank will reflect qualifications and scholarship.

The position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs and includes collaboration with specialty directors, faculty, staff, and college leadership. Hybrid work with on‑campus teaching is expected.