Nursing Dean of Academic Affairs

Company Description With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care.

By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

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 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain mberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and Linked In.

Job Description Lead with purpose. Shape the future of nursing education.

We’re seeking a Dean of Academic Affairs (Nursing) who embodies empowerment, influence, inspiration, and passion. In this on-campus role, you will guide the strategic and operational direction of our Tinley Park BSN program—ensuring academic excellence, championing student success, and empowering a high-performing faculty and academic support team.

As a key academic leader on campus, you will oversee program delivery, maintain compliance and accreditation standards, and ensure our curriculum remains relevant and forward-thinking. You’ll cultivate a culture rooted in Chamberlain Care and Covista values while driving outcomes that make a meaningful difference for students and the communities we serve.

What You’ll DoDrive academic excellence & student success

Execute the BSN academic strategy with a focus on NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction.

Lead continuous curriculum evaluation and improvement to meet accreditation and institutional standards.

Build and lead high-performing teams

Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain faculty and academic leaders with accountability for teaching excellence.

Oversee faculty workload models, scheduling, performance, and professional growth.

Support faculty and staff through a culture grounded in Chamberlain Care and Covista expectations.

Ensure operational excellence

Manage academic operations in collaboration with national support teams, including budget, resources, and instructional infrastructure.

Serve as a key liaison to boards, community partners, and internal stakeholders with professionalism and care.

Advance innovation and program growth

Lead academic initiatives and expansion efforts with agility and vision.

Partner closely with central academic teams to implement academic strategy, curriculum changes, and new initiatives.

Key Behaviors for Success Prioritize student success:
Anticipate student needs and empower faculty to remove barriers.

Connect to the vision:
Tie daily operations to Chamberlain’s broader mission and strategy.

Strive to improve:
Seek feedback, encourage innovation, and use data to refine programs and outcomes.

Work as a team:
Collaborate across leadership—including ED, DAAs, and ADAAs—to support student and business goals.

Own outcomes:
Demonstrate ethical practice, deliver accountable leadership, and celebrate success.

What Success Looks Like Students achieve strong outcomes, including NCLEX pass rates at or above national BSN averages.

Students are highly engaged and satisfied, reflected through strong NPS results.

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