Assistant Dean of Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Dean of Nursing to lead clinical oversight and faculty support across campus sites. Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, this role ensures alignment with the college's vision and standards.

The position focuses on overseeing clinical instruction, building partnerships with clinical partners, evaluating facilities, coordinating nursing labs, and guiding Clinical Coordinators to achieve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical instruction
• Foster and maintain academic-practice partnerships with clinical partners to ensure student access to expertise and application of practice through clinicians and faculty
• Conduct site evaluations and consider feedback from the core nursing team and site contacts to evaluate the appropriateness of clinical facilities and curricular experiences for the College’s curriculum
• Partner with the Nursing Lab Manager to plan skills and nursing lab experiences that utilize equipment to its fullest ability and prepare students for practice
• Manage Clinical Coordinator(s) to achieve expected outcomes
• Faculty support

Job description

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in‑demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well‑known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values

Passion We love helping others succeed.

Excellence We strive to be the best.

Adaptability We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability We own our results.

Integrity We do the right thing.

The Assistant Dean of Nursing (“ADON”), reporting to the Dean of Nursing, is responsible for clinical oversight, faculty support, and/or core nursing student support at their campus within the Arizona College of Nursing system (College). They collaborate with the campus leadership team to guide decision‑making and ensure alignment with the College's vision and values.

Essential responsibilities

The Assistant Dean of Nursing is assigned to one or more of the following essential responsibilities based on the size and needs of the campus. Assignments may change at the sole discretion of the College.

• Oversee clinical instruction
• Foster and maintain academic-practice partnerships with clinical partners to ensure student access to expertise and application of practice through clinicians and faculty.
• Conduct site evaluations and consider feedback from the core nursing team and site contacts to evaluate the appropriateness of clinical facilities and curricular experiences for the College’s curriculum.
• Partner with the Nursing Lab Manager to plan skills and nursing lab experiences that utilize equipment to its fullest ability and prepare students for practice.
• Manage Clinical Coordinator(s) to achieve expected outcomes.
• Faculty support