Head, 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 position reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services and works closely with health systems and workforce development partnerships. We are looking for a nurse leader who wants to build something durable, with the authority and support to do it.

Leadership & Academic Governance

• Provide vision and leadership in developing all nursing program offerings in accordance with regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• 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 within the College of Health Sciences and Human Services (CHSHS) to promote and implement interprofessional educational opportunities.

Curriculum, Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

• Direct ongoing curriculum evaluation, mapping, and revision to align with professional and regulatory standards.
• Monitor key program outcomes (NCLEX pass rates, retention, remediation, graduate outcomes) and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate CCNE self-studies, annual reports, and site visits.

Administrative & Resource Management

• Oversee program budget, develop funding proposals, and support simulation resource acquisition.
• Collaborate with institutional advancement to secure grants or support aligned with strategic goals.

Clinical Partnerships & Practice Coordination

• Oversee and maintain clinical affiliation agreements, including for Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) with partner systems.
• Ensure clinical hours, preceptor assignments, and simulation

Teaching & Student Advising

• Support orientation and transition programs for first-degree and RN-to-BSN students.
• Advise students on progression, academic planning, and professional development.
• Teach in area(s) of clinical expertise within nursing curriculum (didactic, simulation, and clinical) courses.

Scholarship, Professional Engagement & Service

• Maintain an active record of scholarship (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or innovations) in nursing education.
• Represent the program in professional nursing and academic organizations, foster community and clinical partnerships.
• Serve on university-level committees, advising boards, accreditation task forces, and regional health education initiatives.

Posted On 9/14/2026 Job Type Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Methodist University Job Location Fayetteville, NC