UNIV-Executive Associate Dean for Academics, College of Nursing

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

Charleston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

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 Colleges 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 Colleges 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.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

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 Deans office and act on the Deans behalf as delegated.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) 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)

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Job Description SummaryThe 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 Colleges senior leadership team the EAD leads the strategic design and ...