The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) seeks an exceptional individual for the Senior Associate Dean for Academics role. This position, which directly reports to the VUSN Dean and is a key member of the Dean’s leadership team, offers an opportunity to shape and significantly influence the academic landscape of one of the leading nursing schools. 

The Senior Associate Dean for Academics (SADA) is responsible for providing leadership in developing and implementing new programs, overseeing all academic programs (MN, MSN, PMC, DNP, and PhD), education technology, and student enrollment and services.  The SADA's role is deeply collaborative, working with academic administrators, faculty, and the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff to ensure quality, continuity, innovation, and integrity in academic and student matters. This senior leader plays a crucial role in our collaborative academic environment, working closely with deans and academic leadership in long-range academic planning, program review, and the development and implementation of school policies, with a particular focus on accreditation, assessment, regulatory matters, and curriculum.

As residential faculty, the essential job functions include in-person instruction, attendance at department and university meetings, and overall participation in the university's day-to-day activities, which require a physical presence on campus. The SADA will be able to engage in our vibrant academic community and contribute to our mission of excellence in nursing education.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Doctoral preparation in nursing or related field.
• A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) in Tennessee or the ability to obtain licensure.

Experience and Skills:

• Seven to ten years of success in academic administration or educational leadership
• A strong record of academic, scholarly, and service accomplishments
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement academic program initiatives
• Experience in managing accreditation processes
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, team building, and negotiation skills with varied internal and external constituents
• Ability to effect change in a complex academic environment through consensus building, collaboration, effective use of data, and the ability to influence and persuade

About Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

With a history dating back to 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing, teaching, practice, informatics, and research. The school offers graduate-level education in the Master of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Philosophy* (*degree awarded through the Graduate School). VUSN is a community that welcomes staff, students, faculty, and colleagues fr

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