Associate Dean, Experiential Learning & Simulation

Joyce-University-of-Nursing-and-Health-Sciences-1; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Continuing education assistance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Joyce University seeks an accomplished nursing education leader as Associate Dean of Experiential Learning to provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for simulation, laboratory, and clinical experiences across the School of Nursing.

The role oversees four regions and multiple delivery modalities, driving accreditation readiness, innovation in pedagogy, and data-informed improvements that enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license (state or compact license).
• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in nursing education with progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading academic teams and developing faculty.
• Strong understanding of experiential learning, nursing education, and academic program quality.
• Experience with accreditation, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead strategically while translating vision into effective operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for experiential education across simulation, laboratory, and clinical learning.
• Establish consistent standards for experiential education across regions, campuses, programs, and modalities.
• Lead innovation in experiential pedagogy, simulation, and learning methodologies.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to integrate experiential learning throughout the nursing curriculum.
• Ensure experiential learning is mapped to program competencies and the AACN Essentials.
• Provide leadership and oversight for experiential education leaders across four regions.
• Supervise and evaluate Regional Assistant Deans, the Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning for Simulation and Lab, and the Assistant Director of Experiential Labs and Simulation.
• Support faculty development in simulation, laboratory, and clinical teaching practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inquiry, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Experiential learning

Accreditation knowledge

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Faculty development

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Joyce University seeks an accomplished nursing education leader as Associate Dean of Experiential Learning to provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for simulation, laboratory, and clinical experiences across the School of Nursing.

The role oversees four regions and multiple delivery modalities, driving accreditation readiness, innovation in pedagogy, and data-informed improvements that enhance student outcomes.