Assistant Dean Education

Posting Number:

F2756P

Assistant Dean for Education

SON-Administration

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

08/03/2026

07/23/2026

Yes

Athens Area

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Assoc/Asst Dean AC

Open Rank

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Negotiable

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) in nursing or a closely related field.

The Assistant Dean for Education serves as the Ivester School of Nursing’s academic leader for educational programs and clinical track faculty, reporting directly to the Dean. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the development, implementation, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of all degree programs. The Assistant Dean for Education is a key partner to the Dean in advancing the school’s educational mission and its commitment to developing a highly prepared nursing workforce for Georgia and beyond.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or eligibility for registered nurse licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in nursing education, including demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program evaluation, and faculty management.
• Demonstrated evidence of nursing accreditation processes (CCNE or ACEN) and familiarity with Georgia Board of Nursing regulatory requirements.
• Track record of successful faculty and instructor recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation.

• Teaching & Clinical Practice Expertise
  • Integrates synthesis of evidence-based content with national/global perspective
  • Leads complex multi-faculty courses and program-level curriculum
  • Recognized as a clinical/practice expert nationally and/or globally
  • Leads development of clinical practice opportunities for faculty and students
  • Leads system-level quality improvement initiatives
  • Presents and leads professional development activities…