Executive Dean, School of Nursing

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist University seeks a chief administrator for its School of Nursing to lead the program's faculty, curriculum, and clinical partnerships. The role reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services and collaborates with health systems and workforce development partners.

The ideal candidate will build durable structures, ensure accreditation readiness, and advance interprofessional education across units.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for nursing program offerings.
• Recruit, supervise and mentor nursing faculty, staff and clinical instructors; foster professional development.
• Lead faculty governance, strategic planning, budgeting, and school-level initiatives.
• Collaborate with fellow program directors and chairs to promote interprofessional education.
• Direct ongoing curriculum evaluation, mapping, and revision to align with standards.
• Monitor program outcomes and reports to regulatory agencies.
• Oversee program budget, develop funding proposals, and support simulation resource acquisition.
• Oversee and maintain clinical affiliation agreements and DEUs with partner systems.
• Ensure clinical hours, preceptor assignments, and simulation integration.
• Support orientation and transition programs for first-degree and RN-to-BSN students.
• Advise students on progression and professional development.
• Teach in clinical areas within nursing curriculum (didactic, simulation, clinical).
• Maintain scholarship in nursing education and represent the program professionally.

Job description

Methodist University seeks a chief administrator for its School of Nursing to lead the program's faculty, curriculum, and clinical partnerships. The role reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services and collaborates with health systems and workforce development partners.

The ideal candidate will build durable structures, ensure accreditation readiness, and advance interprofessional education across units.