Associate Dean for the School of Nursing

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Associate Dean for the School of Nursing. The role involves providing vision and leadership for the academic portfolio, overseeing faculty development, and leading strategic planning efforts. The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field and have academic administrative leadership experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant urban research environment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral research degree in nursing or a related field.
• Experience in academic administrative leadership.
• Current nursing licensure and eligibility for licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the SON academic portfolio.
• Oversee faculty and staff evaluation and development.
• Lead strategic planning and goal setting.

Skills

Academic administrative leadership

Recruitment and mentorship

Fiscal planning

Education

Doctoral research degree (e.g., PhD) in nursing or related field

Job description

Overview

The Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions (Lewis College) at Georgia State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for the School of Nursing (SON). The Associate Dean provides leadership for the SON and has administrative responsibility for all components of its academic portfolio, including associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral nursing (DNP and PhD) programs delivered in various formats.

The Associate Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer and directs administrative functions of the school in collaboration with two Assistant Deans and five degree program directors. The SON has 53 full-time faculty members and a current student body of 947. This is a 12-month tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and administration of all aspects of the SON academic portfolio, including program development and governance
• Oversee faculty and staff evaluation and development
• Lead fiscal planning and budgeting for the SON
• Lead strategic planning and goal setting aligned with college and university priorities
• Advance the school’s national and global stature in nursing
• Collaborate with the Dean, other Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Directors to achieve the Lewis College’s strategic initiatives within a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment
• Engage in ongoing recruitment, retention, and mentorship efforts to support college and program excellence

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral research degree (e.g., PhD) in nursing or a related field
• Experience in academic administrative leadership
• Eligibility for rank of professor or advanced associate professor at the time of appointment
• Current nursing licensure and eligibility for licensure in Georgia

Details

This position is located at Georgia State University, an urban-serving R1 institution with multiple campuses and a broad portfolio of health sciences programs. Atlanta provides an urban research and clinical setting with diverse healthcare and research partnerships.

Candidates will be considered until an appointment is made. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Nancy Kropf, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

Posted On 10/7/2025