Wheaton College
Job Summary
Wheaton College is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Dean of Nursing. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing is a full‑time administrative and academic leader who works closely with the Dean of Nursing to guide the direction, growth, and daily operations of Wheaton College's Nursing Program. This role provides both strategic vision and operational oversight, ensuring excellence in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, accreditation compliance, clinical partnerships, and resource management. A champion of innovation and student‑centered learning, the Associate Dean fosters the integration of experiential learning, high‑fidelity simulation, and diverse clinical practice into the curriculum.
The Assistant/Associate Dean supports and mentors nursing faculty, supports the liberal arts mission of the College, and plays a pivotal role in program evaluation and continuous improvement. The position focuses on program expansion through the development of new degree pathways while cultivating strong partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and workforce development stakeholders. Through visionary leadership and effective administration, the Associate Dean ensures that the Nursing Program is not only well managed daily but also positioned for long‑term innovation and national recognition, preparing graduates to thrive as compassionate, practice‑ready nurses in an evolving healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Assisting the Dean of Nursing in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
Leading strategic planning initiatives for new learning activities, new program enhancements, and degree expansion.
Supporting the development of course curricula with appropriate expertise.
Standardizing curriculum development and documentation.
Strengthening and expanding relationships with clinical agencies, healthcare systems, and community partners.
Preparing and reviewing state and national reports required by accrediting and governmental agencies, including but not limited to the Board of Registered Nursing, CCNE, SSH, and INACSL.
Ensuring adherence to accreditation standards for the nursing program.
Contributing to program planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
Assisting the Dean in developing, documenting, and implementing action plans to address performance gaps in student outcomes and achievements according to accreditation standards.
Collaborating with the Dean of Nursing, Simulation Director, nursing course coordinators, clinical affiliate faculty, and the Clinical Placement Manager in identifying, developing, and implementing experiential learning, including simulation‑based education, to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.
Providing onboarding and continuing education for staff, nursing faculty, and clinical affiliate faculty.
Investigating and submitting proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new initiatives.
Maintaining professional knowledge.
Supporting other strategic initiatives.
Performing other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) in Nursing.
1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education (equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted).
Preferred Qualifications
3 to 5 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education.
Previous teaching experience.
Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $90,000–$105,000, depending upon and commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the selected candidate.
ADA Statement Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
EEO Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Special Instructions to Candidates The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID‑19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID‑19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID‑19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID‑19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
Optional & Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
List of References
Teaching Philosophy
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The Assistant/Associate Dean supports and mentors nursing faculty, supports the liberal arts mission of the College, and plays a pivotal role in program evaluation and continuous improvement. The position focuses on program expansion through the development of new degree pathways while cultivating strong partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and workforce development stakeholders. Through visionary leadership and effective administration, the Associate Dean ensures that the Nursing Program is not only well managed daily but also positioned for long‑term innovation and national recognition, preparing graduates to thrive as compassionate, practice‑ready nurses in an evolving healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Assisting the Dean of Nursing in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
Leading strategic planning initiatives for new learning activities, new program enhancements, and degree expansion.
Supporting the development of course curricula with appropriate expertise.
Standardizing curriculum development and documentation.
Strengthening and expanding relationships with clinical agencies, healthcare systems, and community partners.
Preparing and reviewing state and national reports required by accrediting and governmental agencies, including but not limited to the Board of Registered Nursing, CCNE, SSH, and INACSL.
Ensuring adherence to accreditation standards for the nursing program.
Contributing to program planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
Assisting the Dean in developing, documenting, and implementing action plans to address performance gaps in student outcomes and achievements according to accreditation standards.
Collaborating with the Dean of Nursing, Simulation Director, nursing course coordinators, clinical affiliate faculty, and the Clinical Placement Manager in identifying, developing, and implementing experiential learning, including simulation‑based education, to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.
Providing onboarding and continuing education for staff, nursing faculty, and clinical affiliate faculty.
Investigating and submitting proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new initiatives.
Maintaining professional knowledge.
Supporting other strategic initiatives.
Performing other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) in Nursing.
1 to 3 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education (equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted).
Preferred Qualifications
3 to 5 years of administrative leadership experience in nursing education.
Previous teaching experience.
Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $90,000–$105,000, depending upon and commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the selected candidate.
ADA Statement Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
EEO Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Special Instructions to Candidates The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID‑19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID‑19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID‑19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID‑19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
Optional & Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
List of References
Teaching Philosophy
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