Divisional Dean, School of Nursing

Divisional Dean of the School of Nursing

Department: College of Public Health |
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Eligible |
Location: Fairfax, VA |
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

We are seeking a Divisional Dean of the School of Nursing to serve as the chief administrative and academic leader of the School, reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Public Health. The Dean will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for all School functions, including academic programs, faculty and staff affairs, research development, student success, clinical partnerships, and community engagement.

• Provide strategic direction for the School of Nursing aligned with College and University priorities; lead long‑range planning, goal setting, and implementation of initiatives that enhance academic quality, visibility, and sustainability; advance innovative models of nursing education integrating public health, clinical practice, and technology‑enabled learning.
• Oversee School operations, including budget development, financial management, resource allocation, and administrative processes; ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant management of human, financial, and physical resources; implement systems and structures that support operational effectiveness and long‑term growth.
• Provide oversight of academic programs at all levels, ensuring quality, relevance, and continuous improvement; lead accreditation and regulatory compliance processes; ensure curricula align with workforce needs and emerging trends in nursing and healthcare.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff; build a diverse and high‑performing workforce aligned with the School’s mission; promote a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and accountability.
• Support the growth of the School’s research enterprise by strengthening infrastructure and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration; enable faculty success in securing extramural funding and advancing scholarship in nursing and public health.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, government agencies, and industry; represent the School at regional and national levels and support advancement and donor engagement efforts.

• Terminal degree in nursing.
• Significant leadership experience in an academic or healthcare setting with responsibility for programs, personnel, and resources.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated success supporting research, scholarship, or evidence‑based practice.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or academic program oversight.
• Knowledge of nursing education, healthcare systems, and public health principles.
• Knowledge of academic administration, accreditation, curriculum oversight, and faculty and staff affairs.
• Skill in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management.
• Skill in financial management and resource allocation.
• Ability to lead complex operations and build high‑performing teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to promote innovation in education and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse.

• Leadership of complex academic or clinical organizations.
• Budget and administrative operations management.
• Development of academic‑practice partnerships and workforce initiatives.
• Advancement of technology‑enabled education and innovation.
• Knowledge of technology enhanced education, including simulation, virtual reality, and digital health.
• Experience leading academic units in a research‑intensive university.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and external relations.
• Skill in advancement, fundraising, and national positioning of academic programs.

George Mason University is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Posting open date:
June 11, 2026. Apply by:
July 9, 2026. Open until filled.