Dean - School of Nursing (Full-Time)

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the Dean - School of Nursing position today!
As a Dean - School of Nursing at Galen College of Nursing, you will be expected to provide accountable leadership for the academic programs, community and hospital partnerships, and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus management team. This position will also ensure teaching excellence, faculty and student engagement, and student success in accordance with established regulations, accreditation standards, and the mission of Galen College of Nursing.
May be designated as a nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.
Provides leadership in developing policies for students, ensuring that they are congruent with the College, publicly accessible, and non-discriminatory.
Creates and is accountable for the strategic direction and vision for delivering quality, responsive curriculum and programs.
Ensures that the number, utilization, and credentials of staff and non-nurse faculty are sufficient to achieve the program goals and outcomes.
Provides leadership to ensure that the curriculum is developed by the faculty and regularly reviewed to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency; ensures the availability of representation by the program director(s) and faculty in governance activities; Ensures that communities of interest have input into the program processes and decision making; facilitates the implementation of recommendations and input as appropriate.
Conducts Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings according to the committee description outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Facilitates active participation from the committee members (students, graduates, professional nurses, mid-level and senior level nursing administrators.
Engages with community and nursing leaders to build collaborative relationships that help expand Galen's nursing programs.
Education: Graduate Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressive, senior-level experience in higher education preferred; demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical practice experience in nursing required. . Demonstrated success in development of community relationships; experience in planning and budgeting; Licensure: Per State Board of Nursing Requirements
Position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Travel may be required.
Degree of Supervision: Minimal.
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
Galen's Compassionate Care Model Values
I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Dean - School of Nursing

Galen College of Nursing