Associate Dean, Online DNP Program

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Chamberlain University is seeking a collaborative and experienced academic leader to serve as Associate Dean – Online. This remote role supports the Program Dean in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our online nursing programs, with a focus on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty teaching DNP practicum courses and address related student concerns.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective practicum experiences and academic support.
• Monitor and report on student success metrics (retention, graduation, certification pass rates, satisfaction).
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Support program operations including curriculum management, course development, assessment, and delivery.
• Supervise assistant deans, faculty managers, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Serve as acting Program Dean in their absence.
• Contribute to academic policy development and budget planning.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and collaboration.

• Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) required.
• Experience in online nursing education and academic leadership.
• Familiarity with DNP project and practicum processes (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise faculty and staff, including assistant deans and faculty managers.
• Experience with curriculum and course development, review, and implementation a plus. 
• Knowledge of program assessment, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage student learning experiences and support student success.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to analyze and report on student success metrics (e.g., retention, graduation, certification pass rates).
• Experience in faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Effective communicator and role model in academic excellence, professionalism, and student-centered service.
• Availability to assume program leadership in the absence of the Program Dean.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,336.75 and $140,851.54. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation