Gordon College invites applications for a full‐time Director or Associate Dean of Nursing in the School of Science, Technology, and
Health. This position will begin during the Academic Year [contact details available in the full listing].
Located on Boston’s North Shore, a beautiful coastal area in a
classic New England town with easy access to the Boston area, Gordon College is dedicated to a strong Christian liberal arts perspective.
We strive to foster conversation at the intersection of faith and cultural engagement in a wide variety of disciplines, all with the
mission to prepare Christian men and women to actively participate in every community in which they find themselves. We seek someone with
a strong background in Nursing administration who is an active Christian, passionate about preparing and mentoring students from
diverse cultural backgrounds in a Christian liberal arts setting.
The Nursing Program, potentially beginning in academic year
2027-2028, will be focused on providing high-quality instruction. The College’s new simulation lab, Nursing classroom, and conference and
office spaces are well equipped to support faculty and students in our future Nursing program. The Director/Associate Dean will work as
part of a collaborative academic team, along with the Dean of the School of Science, Technology, and Health, the Lab Coordinator, and
the Nursing faculty, to advance the mission of the Nursing program by fostering academic excellence and promoting a culture of continuous
quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD in Nursing) and be dedicated to
high-quality teaching. A demonstrated interest in sharing a committed Christian faith in vocation in and out of the classroom
is essential. Under the supervision of the Dean, the Nursing Director/Associate Dean will serve as the founding Nursing Administrator
and academic leader for Gordon College’s Nursing Program, advancing Gordon College's mission to educate students for lives of service and
leadership.
With the Dean of the School of Science, Technology, and Health, the Nursing Director/Associate Dean will help
to develop and provide leadership and oversight of Nursing programs, through:
- Curriculum and Academic Oversight:
Delivering excellent teaching and classroom experiences, teaching
that meet professional standards, collaborating withfaculty to maintain high-quality learning experiences, and assisting with course
scheduling and academic planning;
- Strategic Leadership and Program Administration: Implementing the strategic vision for
nursing education
- Program Development and Accreditation: Leading activities related to initial and ongoing program approval
requirements, including BORN, NECHE, and specialized Nursing accreditation (CCNE or ACEN), ensuring compliance with state and federal
regulations, and working with the Institutional Research Office to monitor key performance indicators including enrollment, retention,
graduation rates, NCLEX outcomes, and employment placement;
- Clinical Partnerships and Community Engagement: Developing and
maintaining relationships with
manage clinical placements for students, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and professional associations;
and
- Admissions, Marketing, and Student Success: Partnering with Admissions to recruit and retain nursing
participating in enrollment events, information sessions, and outreach activities, and supporting student advising.
The ideal
candidate will:
- Demonstrate a dynamic and engaged Christian faith;
- Hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license (in or
transferable to Massachusetts) and have a Doctorate in Nursing,
- Have a
minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Nursing education,
or administrator;
- Share a commitment to student success, faculty development, and collaborative work;
- Exhibit a passion
for teaching and mentoring students; - Demonstrate experience with Nursing accreditation and program assessment, with experience in
developing
- Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal
skills; and - Demonstrate a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for academic leadership.
Interested applicants should submit: 1) A detailed letter of application that addresses their fit with the Christian mission of
Gordon College and with the specific position; 2) A curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three
professional references; 3) A statement on the candidate’s approach to nursing administration; and 4) A statement of teaching
philosophy.
Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000-120,000 commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY: https://www.gordon.edu/offices-services/human-resources/jobs/open-faculty-positions#fulltime
Visit https://www.gordon.edu/offices-services/human-resources/for-prospective-employees for more information on Gordon
College.
Our review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Given that your application is
a way for us to get to know you, we appreciate that you will not use AI in the creation of your documents. For full consideration,
please apply by 14 August 2026.
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