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UNIV-Executive Associate Dean for Academics, College of Nursing

UNIV-Executive Associate Dean for Academics, College of Nursing

Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SC, US
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Executive Associate Dean For Academics, College Of Nursing

The Executive Associate Dean for Academics (EAD) serves as the chief architect and driver of academic growth and expansion for the MUSC College of Nursing. Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the College's senior leadership team, the EAD leads the strategic design and execution of a statewide academic expansion agendadeveloping new programs, delivery models, clinical and academic partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives that are aligned with workforce demand and institutional priorities. This role is ideal for a bold, entrepreneurial academic leader with a proven track record of building programs, launching partnerships, and scaling innovation. The EAD is charged with converting the College's strategic vision into measurable resultsthrough market intelligence, rigorous financial modeling, and stakeholder collaborationwhile upholding the highest standards of academic quality, compliance, and operational integrity. The EAD will also provide executive oversight of the Associate Dean for Academics (ADA), who manages daily academic operations, curriculum, accreditation, and student services across all programs.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience launching new academic programs, sites, modalities, or articulation agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure and manage diversified revenue, including grants and philanthropy.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation environments related to nursing education (e.g., CCNE, SACSCOC, state boards).
  • Prior leadership experience in settings involving academic innovation, online education, or clinical education scale-up.

    • Academic Rank and Reporting :

  • Academic appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, tenure or non-tenure track per MUSC policy.
  • Reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing.
  • Provides executive oversight of the Associate Dean for Academics.
  • Collaborates closely with Associate / Assistant Deans and Directors across key mission areas including Research, Practice, Finance / Administration, Simulation, Education Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships.

    • Strategic Priorities and Responsibilities :

  • Academic Growth & Innovation :
  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive statewide academic growth strategy, including :
  • New program locations
  • Hybrid and online program expansion
  • Stackable credentials and non-degree pathways (e.g., certificates, short courses)
  • Drive market-informed program design, aligning offerings with state and regional workforce needs.
  • Collaborate across MUSC to align academic innovation with health system, policy, and community goals.
  • Partnership Development :
  • Build and steward formal partnerships with :
  • Health systems and the MUSC Regional Health Network
  • Community colleges, HBCUs, and other higher education institutions
  • Governmental and non-profit organizations
  • Negotiate and manage MOUs, articulation agreements, and shared resource models that support growth and student access.
  • Academic Finance & Sustainability :
  • Develop and oversee tools for academic finance including :
  • Multi-year enrollment and clinical capacity modeling
  • Program-level proformas, margin analysis, and cost-per-graduate metrics
  • Funds-flow and contracting models for shared ventures
  • Monitor key performance indicators and maintain dashboards to guide decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all growth initiatives are financially sustainable and aligned with compliance and equity standards.
  • Academic Operations & Oversight :
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Associate Dean for Academics and, through them, the Assistant Deans for ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory standards (e.g., CCNE, SACSCOC, state boards).
  • Lead expansion of clinical education capacity, including :
  • Placement site development
  • Preceptor recruitment
  • Simulation-based learning at scale
  • Strategic Leadership & Culture :
  • Champion faculty and staff development aligned to growth, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
  • Foster shared governance and data-informed decision-making to guide expansion.
  • Position the College competitively in national rankings through benchmarking, innovation, and academic excellence.
  • Collaborate across research, practice, development, and finance to ensure integrated support for academic growth.
  • Revenue Diversification :
  • Lead or support development of new revenue streams through :
  • Grants and philanthropic investments
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Partnerships and entrepreneurial initiatives
  • External Engagement :
  • Represent the College with external stakeholders, including :
  • State agencies and policy organizations
  • Accrediting and regulatory bodies
  • Healthcare and academic partners
  • Serve as a senior representative of the Dean's office and act on the Dean's behalf as delegated.

    • Additional Job Description :

  • Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
  • Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
  • Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent)
  • Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent)
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
  • Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
  • Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
  • Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
  • Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
  • Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
  • Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
  • Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

    • The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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