Associate Dean, Academic Affairs & BORN Administrator - SON

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Nursing (SON) holds a ranked faculty position at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and reports directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction, oversight, and continuous quality improvement of academic programs within the SON. In addition to academic leadership, the Associate Dean serves as the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) Administrator for the Institute, ensuring full compliance with all relevant state nursing education regulations and maintaining regular communication with the Board.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and advance the educational mission of the Institute while maintaining regulatory excellence. The Associate Dean will supervise and collaborate closely with the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs, who provides operational support in meeting BORN requirements.

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for academic affairs within the SON.
• Collaborate with the Dean and faculty leaders to develop and implement academic policies and strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of academic innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and student-centered learning.
• Lead and ensure compliance with all accreditation standards (NECHE, CCNE) and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Serving as the designated BORN Program Administrator for the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
  • Maintaining regular communication with BORN and overseeing timely submission of reports, renewals, and compliance documentation.
  • Preparing the SON for BORN site visits, program audits, and changes in regulations.
  • Ensuring all curricula, faculty credentials, clinical placements, and student outcomes meet BORN standards.
  • Supervising the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs
    , who provides day‑to‑day operational support for BORN compliance.

• Oversee academic program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with healthcare workforce needs and higher education best practices.
• Support the integration of BORN-required content and clinical competencies across prelicensure curricula.
• Promote a learner-centered and inclusive approach to curriculum design.
• Lead data-informed program assessment and continuous quality improvement efforts.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support student success from matriculation to graduation.
• Provide leadership and oversight of student advising, academic support, and professional development.
• Foster an inclusive environment that values well‑being, belonging, and equity.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Deans (Prelicensure, Master's, Doctoral) to support a seamless academic experience.

• Oversee recruitment, appointments, mentoring, and evaluation of faculty across programs.
• Ensure faculty meet qualifications required by BORN for didactic and clinical instruction.
• Promote professional growth and continuous learning among faculty and instructional staff.

• Directly supervise the Assistant Deans for Prelicensure, Master's, and Doctoral Programs.
• Directly supervise the Director of Clinical Affiliations.
• Provide strategic oversight while delegating operational BORN-related tasks to the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs.
• Collaborate with other Institute units on cross‑disciplinary initiatives and academic innovation.

• Serve as an ex‑officio member on SON faculty committees and task forces.
• Represent the School of Nursing on Institute-level committees.
• Contribute to institutional initiatives and governance structures.

• Participate in teaching activities appropriate to academic rank and expertise.
• Maintain a focused program of research or scholarly work.
• Engage in professional associations, particularly those aligned with nursing education and regulation.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Terminal degree in nursing (e.g., PhD, DNP) or a related field.
• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
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