Assistant Dean, Nursing

Assistant Dean, Nursing

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Months Worked Per Year: 12
Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Remote Work Availability: No

Job Description Summary

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Nursing at LLCC!

Are you a nursing professional with a passion for leadership, education, and developing the next generation of nurses? Lincoln Land Community College is seeking an Assistant Dean of Nursing to provide leadership and direction for its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs.

In this role, you will help guide program operations, support faculty and student success, maintain accreditation and regulatory standards, and foster strong relationships with clinical partners and college leadership. This is an opportunity to combine your nursing expertise and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact on nursing education and the future healthcare workforce.

LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current unencumbered Illinois Registered Nursing license
• At least two years of clinical nursing practice experience
• At least two years of nursing education experience

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing
• Community college nursing education experience
• Two years of experience involving academic leadership, coordination, supervision, or program administration
• Demonstrated experience with ACEN accreditation, regulatory compliance, clinical coordination, and budget administration
• Experience working in collective bargaining environments
• Experience with student success initiatives
• Data-informed decision making

Physical Requirements

Position Salary:
Open Date: 11/06/2026
Last Day to Apply:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before November 22, 2026, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin December 7, 2026 with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on communitycolleges.academickeys.com if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

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