Assistant Dean Prelicensure Programs

Working Title

Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs

Sch of Nursing - 440100

12/02/2025

01/23/2026

No

Permanent Faculty

Open Rank

FAC
0005741

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent on Qualifications

01/01/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs,
Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well‑being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history.

Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four‑year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing (UNC‑CH SON) a research‑intensive, top‑ranked school of nursing seeks a dynamic and visionary leader at the associate professor rank and the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs. The faculty appointment includes responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service per SON guidelines.

• Collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (SADAA), other administrators, and faculty to provide strategic vision, leadership, planning and on‑going evaluation of the pre‑licensure programs in alignment with the SON Academic Evaluation Plan.
• In collaboration with SADAA, Division Chairs, and other Assistant Deans, assigns faculty members to teach course sections.
• Reviews course and instructor evaluations for prelicensure courses and develops improvement plans to ensure program quality and optimal outcomes.
• In collaboration with the Academic Affairs Council, Baccalaureate Executive Committee, and pre‑licensure program directors, coordinates systems for managing the prelicensure programs course offerings, review of new proposals, class schedules, student advising, and standardized examinations.

Responsible for the appointment and evaluation of Program Directors to align with existing job descriptions.

Mentorship of Program Directors and delegation of duties to support leadership development and workload balance.

• Represents the Prelicensure Programs with internal and external communities of interest, including the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Works with key participants in the prelicensure program to resolve faculty…