Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S26363P


Posting Date
06/02/2026


Closing Date
06/05/2026


Title
Associate Dean School of Nursing


Working Title
Associate Dean, School of Nursing


Salary Range
$150,000- $160.000 Annual


Employee Class
Administrator


Department
Nursing


Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time


Specialization

Hours Per Week
40+ hours per week


Standard Work Week
Standard Work Week


Benefits


This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits:

Job Summary


Chicago State University (CSU) is a predominantly black and minority serving institution on the south side of Chicago. CSU's College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy includes nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, health information administration, and public health programs.

The College invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Associate Dean for the School of Nursing. The Associate Dean ensures the delivery of high-quality nursing education through program administration, ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance, faculty development, student support, and contributions to teaching, research, and service.

The mission of the Chicago State University nursing program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide quality patient care in various settings such as hospitals, out-patient clinics, home health, and community clinics. The program is designed to provide a transformative educational experience that ensures nursing students can excel in various areas of specialty including leadership and critcal care.

Leadership and Administration
The Associate Dean of Nursing will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the program. Responsibilities include setting and implementing program goals, aligning initiatives with the strategic priorities of the College and University, overseeing academic scheduling and faculty workload, and managing budgets in collaboration with College and University officials.

Accreditation
The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring that the program meets or exceeds the standards set by accrediting and licensing bodies. This includes maintaining regular communication with these agencies and preparing all necessary reports and documentation. They will also identify best practices and innovative approaches to align programs with evidence-based teaching and learning strategies that improve outcomes.

Faculty Engagement and Governance
The Associate Dean will encourage faculty participation in governance at the School, College, and University levels. They will provide guidance on tenure, promotion, and professional development, while also supporting student success through oversight of advising, mentoring, and career initiatives. Additionally, the Associate Dean will manage student grievances and appeals in collaboration with faculty and University officials.

Job Description


We are looking for a leader to support a dynamic and diverse community of faculty and students while furthering the mission and vision of the University.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with faculty on developing, modifying, and implementing practical and innovative curriculum and teaching/learning methodologies
• Engage with the College and University in seeking, securing, managing, and evaluating external funding opportunities from grants, partnerships, and philanthropy
• Recruit, mentor, retain and evaluate faculty and staff
• Develop and implement strategies for student recruitment, admission, and retention
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and service
• Represent the nursing program at university meetings, professional meetings and organizations, and community events
• Act as a liaison between the nursing school, college leadership, and external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations and alumni
• Role model excellence in clinical and classroom teaching through guest lecturing or other activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate with a masters or doctoral degree in nursing
• Current Illinois nursing license or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of five years of professional nursing practice experience
• Minimum of five years serving as a nurse educator in an academic setting
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in an academic nursing setting
• Experience with accreditation and state regulatory processes in Nursing
• Tenured and/or the ability to achieve tenure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nursing education administration
• Demonstrated service to academe, profession, and community
• Proven history of scholarship, including publications and other scholarly work
• Record of successful grant applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing profession and the connection between research, education, and practice
• Understanding of accreditation and regulation of nursing education and practice
• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative working environment

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