Dean of Nursing Jobs
Dean of Nursing jobs are open across academic medical centers, community colleges, and health systems, at every level from associate dean to executive dean, with specializations in curriculum development, clinical education, and program accreditation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job Description
The Assistant Dean assists with leading the nursing program at the campus level, ensuring delivery of high-quality education aligned with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for faculty and staff management, student outcomes, and program compliance. Partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders, the Assistant Dean assist in driving program effectiveness, supports student success, and advances continuous improvement across curriculum, operations, and clinical partnerships.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead and manage faculty and staff, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and addressing employee relations matters to support individual and program success.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing program operations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
- Direct student lifecycle activities include admissions coordination, progression, retention, and graduation outcomes.
- Ensure full compliance with state board regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
- Develop and manage program budgets, resources, and staffing models to support effective and efficient operations.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance, including student outcomes (e.g., NCLEX pass rates, retention, placement), and implement improvement strategies.
- Provide leadership in curriculum implementation, evaluation, and continuous enhancement in collaboration with faculty.
- Establish and maintain clinical partnerships, ensuring appropriate clinical placements, site evaluations, and compliance with learning objectives.
- Lead faculty engagement through regular meetings, communication, and alignment on program priorities and expectations.
- Represent the program internally and externally, building relationships with community partners, regulatory bodies, and institutional stakeholders.
- Oversee development and maintenance of program documentation, including reports, policies, procedures, and regulatory submissions.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to long-term program growth, quality, and sustainability.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Nursing, Education Administration, or a related field.
- Current, active RN license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic administrative role and 2 years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse or equivalent experience as defined by the Board.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision, workforce planning, and budget management.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders and institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, influence, and consensus-building.
- Proficiency with computer-based systems and tools to support academic and operational functions.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with regulatory and institutional standards.
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job Description
The Assistant Dean assists with leading the nursing program at the campus level, ensuring delivery of high-quality education aligned with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for faculty and staff management, student outcomes, and program compliance. Partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders, the Assistant Dean assist in driving program effectiveness, supports student success, and advances continuous improvement across curriculum, operations, and clinical partnerships.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead and manage faculty and staff, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and addressing employee relations matters to support individual and program success.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing program operations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
- Direct student lifecycle activities include admissions coordination, progression, retention, and graduation outcomes.
- Ensure full compliance with state board regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
- Develop and manage program budgets, resources, and staffing models to support effective and efficient operations.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance, including student outcomes (e.g., NCLEX pass rates, retention, placement), and implement improvement strategies.
- Provide leadership in curriculum implementation, evaluation, and continuous enhancement in collaboration with faculty.
- Establish and maintain clinical partnerships, ensuring appropriate clinical placements, site evaluations, and compliance with learning objectives.
- Lead faculty engagement through regular meetings, communication, and alignment on program priorities and expectations.
- Represent the program internally and externally, building relationships with community partners, regulatory bodies, and institutional stakeholders.
- Oversee development and maintenance of program documentation, including reports, policies, procedures, and regulatory submissions.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to long-term program growth, quality, and sustainability.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Nursing, Education Administration, or a related field.
- Current, active RN license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic administrative role and 2 years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse or equivalent experience as defined by the Board.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision, workforce planning, and budget management.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders and institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, influence, and consensus-building.
- Proficiency with computer-based systems and tools to support academic and operational functions.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with regulatory and institutional standards.
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dean of nursing jobs.
- Terminal degree such as a PhD, DNP, or EdD in nursing or a related field
- Active registered nurse licensure with no restrictions
- Experience in nursing education leadership, such as department chair or program director
- Demonstrated success with CCNE or ACEN accreditation processes
- Record of curriculum development and program assessment in nursing education
- Proficiency with academic administrative systems and learning management platforms
Tips for Your Dean of Nursing Job Search
Lead your resume with accreditation wins
Hiring committees weight CCNE or ACEN accreditation experience heavily. If you led a successful accreditation review or resolved a standards deficiency, put that outcome near the top of your resume, not buried under committee service.
Align your cover letter to Carnegie Classification
A research-intensive R1 university and a regional community college want very different things from a dean of nursing. Name the institution's Carnegie Classification in your letter and explain why your background fits that specific academic context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dean of nursing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare enrollment and NCLEX data before interviews
Search committees routinely ask about program outcomes. Pull your program's NCLEX first-time pass rates, enrollment trends, and graduation rates before your interview so you can cite specifics rather than speaking in generalities.
Target postings that match your faculty governance experience
Many dean of nursing postings specify whether shared governance is part of the role. If you have faculty senate or curriculum committee experience, mirror that exact language in your application materials to pass initial screening.
Negotiate startup funds and faculty lines separately
Base salary is rarely the only lever in a dean of nursing offer. Ask about discretionary budget, open faculty lines, and professional development support as separate items during negotiation so each is addressed explicitly.
Dean of Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dean of nursings?
The companies hiring the most dean of nursings right now include Arizona College, Unitek Learning, and Chamberlain University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with academic affiliations and standalone nursing schools at public universities tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many dean of nursing jobs are remote?
About 16% of dean of nursing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on leadership and campus-presence expectations most institutions hold for the role. Sub-areas with more flexibility include online program oversight, accreditation consulting, and interim or contract dean engagements at institutions with distributed faculty models.
How do you become a dean of nursing?
Start by completing a terminal degree in nursing or education, such as a PhD or DNP, and obtaining an unrestricted RN license. Build leadership experience through roles like program director, department chair, or associate dean. Develop a record in curriculum design, faculty development, and accreditation. Most deans of nursing transition from senior faculty or mid-level administrative roles within nursing schools or academic health systems.
Can you get hired as a dean of nursing with limited administrative experience?
It is uncommon but possible at smaller institutions or community colleges actively growing their nursing programs. Candidates with limited formal administrative titles can strengthen their application by documenting informal leadership, such as leading an accreditation self-study, chairing a curriculum committee, or serving in an interim capacity. Framing faculty governance contributions as evidence of readiness is a practical way to close an experience gap.
What does the dean of nursing interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that begins with a screening call with HR or a search firm, followed by a first-round interview with the provost or academic affairs team. Finalists typically complete a campus visit that includes a public presentation on their vision for the program, meetings with faculty and student representatives, and a final conversation with senior leadership before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to dean of nursing jobs?
You can find and apply to dean of nursing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience, institution type preference, and location.
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