Assistant Dean of Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide.  As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage.  Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.    

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values: 

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Assistant Dean of Nursing (“ADON”), reporting to the Dean of Nursing, is responsible for clinical oversight, faculty support, and/or core nursing student support at their campus within the Arizona College of Nursing system (College). They collaborate with the campus leadership team to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with the College's vision and values. 

Essential responsibilities: 

The Assistant Dean of Nursing is assigned to one or more of the following essential responsibilities based on the size and needs of the campus. Assignments may change at the sole discretion of the College. 

• Oversee clinical instruction 

• Foster and maintain academic-practice partnerships with clinical partners to ensure student access to expertise and application of practice through clinicians and faculty.  
• Conduct site evaluations and consider feedback from the core nursing team and site contacts to evaluate the appropriateness of clinical facilities and curricular experiences for the College’s curriculum. 
• Partner with the Nursing Lab Manager to plan skills and nursing lab experiences that utilize equipment to its fullest ability and prepare students for practice.   
• Manage Clinical Coordinator(s) to achieve expected outcomes. 

• Faculty support 

• Lead workshops to develop faculty teaching skills.  
• Informally and formally review and evaluate delivery of core nursing curriculum, ensuring adherence to established performance standards and regulations, with a focus on leveraging current research to provide constructive feedback for growth and improvement. 
• Develop relationships with new faculty, providing resources and guidance for their success. 

• Student support delivery for core nursing students 

• Address student concerns, complaints, and disciplinary issues in accordance with College policies and procedures. 
• Foster an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the nursing program. 
• Promote student success by advising students, facilitating communication, and maintaining satisfactory relationships between students and faculty members. 
• Sponsor student associations. 

The Assistant Dean of Nursing must:  

• Demonstrate scholarship in areas of responsibility. 

• The scholarship of teaching 

• Lead the delivery of assigned curriculum, set strategic goals, and ensure alignment with College-wide objectives, utilizing data and statistics related to program outcomes to engage in improvement strategies. 
• Deliver instruction for assigned workload based on campus size and needs. 
• Regularly interact with all students and promote a student-centered approach, fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of students. 

• The scholarship of practice 

• Build a team of highly qualified faculty members, adjunct and/or full-time, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment with regular professional development opportunities; evaluate the team’s outcomes and continuously improve team effectiveness. 
• Participate in selection of faculty, continuously evaluating selection criteria and campus needs. 

• The scholarship of discovery 

• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and professional development opportunities to faculty members. 
• Enhance core nursing team members’ skills and promote student success. 

• Maintain regulatory compliance: 

• Ensure compliant delivery of clinical curriculum (ex. Compliant with CCNE, AACN, ABHES, and BON requirements). 
• Maintain compliant records, including faculty files and student records. 
• Serve as Program Administrator as needed. 

At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It’s important to note that this list doesn’t cover everything you’ll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Must have: 

• Master’s of Science in Nursing degree from an institution accredited by the US Secretary of Education or CHEA.  
• Three or more years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care. 
• Three or more years’ experience teaching full-time in a registered nursing program at a college or university. 
• Current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license in the state where students are located or qualifying consortium state. 

Nice to have: 

• Earned doctorate (EdD, Ph.D., or DNP) from an institution accredited by the US Secretary of Education or CHEA. 
• Evidence of progressive leadership experience, including supervisory experience and prior experience with instruction, curriculum, academic programs, and the development and growth of academic initiatives. 
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty. 

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