Associate Dean of Nursing Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Tallahassee

The Associate Dean of Nursing is responsible for academic leadership, administration, faculty oversight, operational management, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of nursing education programs at the campus level. The Associate Dean of Nursing provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing faculty while overseeing all aspects of nursing program implementation, curriculum delivery, student progression, accreditation compliance, clinical coordination, faculty development, and program outcomes.

The Associate Dean of Nursing serves as the primary nursing academic leader on campus and works collaboratively with university administration and College of Nursing leadership to ensure program quality, consistency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of student and program outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Academic Leadership and Program Administration

Oversee day-to-day nursing program operations
Coordinate didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical course delivery
Monitor program effectiveness and implementation consistency
Maintain compliance with curriculum standards and master syllabi
Oversee course scheduling and faculty assignments
Coordinate simulation integration and laboratory utilization
Oversee testing processes, exam security, and assessment practices
Monitor student progression, retention, completion, and NCLEX outcomes
Conduct student orientation and programmatic meetings
Lead program improvement initiatives and corrective action plans when needed
Participate in budget planning, resource allocation, and equipment requests
Participate in strategic planning and program development
Maintain systematic evaluation plans and program outcome tracking
Prepare and maintain accreditation and regulatory documentation
Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
Work collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery across campuses

Faculty Supervision and Academic Oversight

Directly supervise nursing faculty and assigned staff
Conduct faculty onboarding, orientation, and mentoring
Conduct classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical observations
Review Blackboard course organization and instructional quality
Monitor faculty engagement, communication, grading, and course management
Conduct annual faculty performance evaluations
Develop and monitor faculty enhancement or improvement plans
Review faculty workload assignments and staffing needs
Monitor faculty compliance with institutional and nursing policies and procedures
Support faculty professional development and scholarship activities
Review faculty lesson plans, assessment strategies, and examination practices
Ensure consistency of curriculum delivery across faculty members
Monitor faculty participation in committee work and governance
Assist with faculty recruitment, credential review, interview processes, and onboarding
Conduct departmental faculty meetings and maintain meeting documentation

Student Oversight and Support

Monitor student academic progression, retention, and completion
Review student concerns, complaints, and special circumstances
Coordinate remediation, repeat, reentry, and leave of absence processes
Support ADA accommodations and testing arrangements
Monitor attendance, grading, and academic compliance
Participate in admissions processes, interviews, and student selection activities
Support student engagement and student governance activities
Monitor student satisfaction and program outcome data
Oversee graduation clearance and Board submission processes

Accreditation, Regulatory, and Compliance Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with Florida Board of Nursing, ACEN, CCNE, SACSCOC, and University requirements
Maintain program outcome and assessment data
Prepare annual reports and accreditation documentation
Participate in accreditation self‑study preparation and site visits
Maintain curriculum maps, outcome tracking, and evaluation plans
Monitor faculty and program compliance with nursing regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate student and faculty records
Ensure timely submission of graduate and regulatory…