Assistant Dean for Education

Posting Details

Posting Number
F2756P

Working Title
Assistant Dean for Education

Department
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.

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Under utilization

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date
08/03/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date
07/23/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

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Classification Title
Assoc/Asst Dean AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank
Open Rank

Contract Type
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status
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.

• 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 nationally/globally
  • Shapes policies in clinical practice or teaching nationally
  • Demonstrates sustained trajectory of scholarly productivity
• Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice
  • Identified as an expert in topic or method nationally
  • Disseminates scholarly work nationally and globally through invited presentations
  • Publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals, often by invitation
• Professional Service & Contributions to Nursing
  • Recognized as an expert in specialty nationally and/or globally
  • Holds leadership positions in national or global organizations
  • Leads community partnerships to advance health equity broadly
  • Leads committees at the School and University…