The Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Support Initiatives is an emerging academic leader who provides strategic and operational support to the Dean in advancing the mission, vision, and values of the School of Nursing. This role is designed for a faculty member with demonstrated leadership potential who will develop administrative acumen while contributing to initiatives that enhance faculty success, academic quality, and organizational effectiveness. The Associate Dean coordinates faculty credentialing and compliance activities, leads new faculty orientation and mentoring programs, supports academic assessment and reporting processes, and serves as a liaison for faculty and academic technology support. The position also includes teaching responsibilities to maintain engagement in the core mission of nursing education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a related discipline.
• Current, unencumbered RN license (or eligibility for NC licensure).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and academic service.
• Experience or clear potential in academic leadership, project management, or faculty development.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in faculty credentialing, compliance, or accreditation processes.
• Experience with assessment, data reporting, or academic program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with academic technology systems and learning management tools (e.g., Canvas, Watermark, etc.)

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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