Dean of General Education On-Site in Maryland Heights, MO

At Arizona College of Nursing, we are committed to transforming lives through education, innovation, and student success. We are seeking a collaborative and student-focused Dean of General Education (DOGE) to lead and oversee the general education component of our nursing program. This leadership role is responsible for advancing academic excellence, supporting faculty development, driving student outcomes, and ensuring operational and regulatory excellence across the campus.

The Dean of General Education plays a critical role in preparing students for advancement into core nursing coursework while fostering an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.

This position is located 100% onsite at the campus. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, with hours approximately 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including a one-hour break, to support the times general education students are on campus.

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage.

Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Dean of General Education (DOGE) is responsible for general education curriculum, preparing students for advancement to core nursing, and student outcomes at their campus within the Arizona College of Nursing (College) system. They collaborate with the other members of the campus leadership team and the Administrative Office to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with the College's vision and values. General education curriculum is delivered on weekday evenings.

Essential responsibilities:

• General Education Curriculum
  • Lead the general education component of the nursing program, set strategic goals, and ensure alignment with college-wide objectives, utilizing data and statistics related to program outcomes to engage in improvement strategies.
  • Recruit, hire, and lead the general education team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Provide ongoing support, guidance, and professional development opportunities to faculty members to enhance their teaching skills and promote student success.
  • Oversee general education faculty evaluations, ensuring adherence to established performance standards and regulations, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
• Lab Oversight
  • Assist with the setup and breakdown of science lab experiments, supporting experiential student learning under lab oversight.
  • Ensure the science lab is properly equipped and inventory levels are maintained within established thresholds to support student success.
  • Integrate nursing lab equipment and techniques into general education…