Associate Dean

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as the Associate Dean – Online, a remote role supporting the Program Dean in developing and improving online nursing programs, particularly the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track. Oversee faculty teaching DNP practicum courses, collaborate across departments, monitor student success metrics, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Support program operations, supervise staff, participate in faculty recruitment and development, and serve as acting Program Dean when needed. Contribute to academic policy and budget planning, while promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) required
• Experience in online nursing education and academic leadership
• Demonstrated ability to supervise faculty and staff, including assistant deans and faculty managers
• Knowledge of program assessment, accreditation, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to manage student learning experiences and support student success
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Ability to analyze and report on student success metrics (e.g., retention, graduation, certification pass rates)
• Experience in faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and mentoring
• Effective communicator and role model in academic excellence, professionalism, and student-centered service
• Availability to assume program leadership in the absence of the Program Dean

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty teaching DNP practicum courses and address related student concerns
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective practicum experiences and academic support
• Monitor and report on student success metrics (retention, graduation, certification pass rates, satisfaction)
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Support program operations including curriculum management, course development, assessment, and delivery
• Supervise assistant deans, faculty managers, faculty, and staff
• Participate in faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and mentoring
• Serve as acting Program Dean in their absence
• Contribute to academic policy development and budget planning
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DNP project and practicum processes (preferred)
• Experience with curriculum and course development, review, and implementation a plus

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance