Associate Dean of Nursing

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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