Academic Director of Nursing

Make waves in nursing education as the Academic Director of Nursing in the Coastal Florida Panhandle—an upbeat, career-defining leadership role where sun-kissed days meet scholarly excellence and student success!

The Academic Director of Nursing will join a mission-driven, patient-first academic health environment that is recognized for clinical excellence, safety, and student outcomes, featuring consistently strong quality scores, low HAI rates, and high learner and patient experience. As Academic Director of Nursing, expect momentum from innovation-forward leadership piloting hospital-at-home and telehealth models, access to cutting-edge simulation, AI-assisted decision support, advanced imaging partnerships, and robust critical-care and specialty exposure that accelerates growth for faculty and students alike.

Overseeing the Collegiate Nursing Program, the Academic Director of Nursing will steward a rigorous curriculum, high-fidelity simulation, and interprofessional education while advancing accreditation standards (CCNE/ACEN alignment), NCLEX pass-rate performance, and scholarly activity. The Academic Director of Nursing will also benefit from the Florida's award-winning school system   that supports research and teaching excellence, and everyday inspiration courtesy of beautiful beach access that keeps faculty and students refreshed and engaged.

Reporting to the Dean, the Academic Director of Nursing will lead program directors, faculty, and academic support teams, with resources that include instructional design, a modern simulation center, student success coaches, and real-time analytics for outcomes tracking. The Academic Director of Nursing will guide accreditation and regulatory readiness, curriculum innovation, faculty recruitment and development, budget stewardship, clinical affiliation growth, and community outreach while thriving alongside friendly nursing students, compassionate educators, and a diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Set in the Coastal Florida Panhandle, the Academic Director of Nursing will enjoy a lifestyle defined by sugar-sand beaches, boating, fishing, state parks, and miles of trails, plus concerts, festivals, museums, and family attractions. The Academic Director of Nursing will appreciate year-round sunshine with mild winters, and fresh Gulf-to-table cuisine. With access to regional airpoirts and unbeatable nature scenes, this area is perfect for the Director of Nursing to thrive. 

Offering competitive compensation with performance incentives, potential sign-on and relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits portfolio—medical, dental, vision, retirement with match, generous paid time off, conference funding, certification pay, and wellness resources—the Academic Director of Nursing can take the next confident step in leadership. Start the conversation today by connecting confidentially with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more about this opportunity and chart your coastal career course. ✨