Associate Dean of Nursing


  • Full Time
  • Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

Associate Dean of Nursing – Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

The Associate Dean of Nursing supports the Dean in leading both on-ground and online academic teams to deliver high-quality instruction and strong student outcomes. This role assists in overseeing program operations, ensuring compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards, and maintaining a culture of academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

  • Provide guidance and support to faculty, staff, and students
  • Oversee program development, planning, implementation, evaluation, and accreditation activities
  • Manage day-to-day administrative operations
  • Ensure adherence to institutional regulations and policies
  • Maintain compliance with programmatic and institutional accreditation requirements
  • Collaborate with the Dean on long-term strategic planning for the nursing program

Academic & Program Oversight

  • Monitor trends in nursing practice, education, and research
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships
  • Attend required meetings and serve on committees
  • Support curriculum development and instructional effectiveness
  • Uphold standards outlined in the Employee Handbook

Professional Engagement

  • Participate in scholarship activities, such as research, writing, reviewing, committee service, and leading initiatives—contributions that factor into performance evaluation and promotion

Other Duties

  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet program needs

Required Education & Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered RN license in the province of New Brunswick
  • Master’s or PhD in Nursing, preferably with a focus in nursing administration or nursing education
  • Training or experience in teaching and learning principles, curriculum development, accreditation, and academic administration
  • Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, including at least three years as a nurse educator or administrator
  • Strong professionalism and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate mastery of theory and practice within the nursing discipline
  • Compliance with all regulatory and academic credential requirements

Additional Qualifications

  • Collaborative work style with strong time-management abilities
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred (2 years)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal, observational, and communication abilities
  • Patient, empathetic approach to supporting students while upholding academic standards

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