Our Mission
The VCU School of Nursing is committed to championing health and well-being through the power of nursing education, discovery and practice. We strive to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities through innovative teaching and groundbreaking scholarship. As a leading institution, we foster an inclusive environment that prepares nurse leaders for a diverse and changing global society.
Role Highlights
Location
Richmond, VA (MCV Campus)
Department
Family and Community Health Nursing
Appointment
Full-Time, Tenure Eligible
Chief Purpose of the Position
The associate dean provides visionary leadership for the undergraduate nursing portfolio. This role integrates administrative oversight with academic excellence, ensuring that our curriculum remains at the forefront of clinical practice and health equity.
Key Responsibilities
Executive functions across academic leadership and departmental management
Academic Leadership
Oversee curriculum development, assessment and accreditation for all undergraduate nursing programs, ensuring alignment with national standards and board requirements.
Faculty Development
Direct the Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, mentoring faculty through the promotion and tenure process while fostering a culture of research.
Strategic Planning
Collaborate with the dean's leadership team to implement the school's strategic plan, focusing on student success and community partnerships.
Community and Equity
Lead initiatives that promote health equity and community engagement, integrating social determinants of health into the nursing curriculum.
Clinical Partnerships
Manage and expand clinical placement opportunities for students across the VCU Health system and community partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
Required
- Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field; if doctorate is not in nursing, must have a master’s in nursing
- Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Virginia
- Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service consistent with appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor
Preferred
- Experience in academic leadership (e.g., program director, department chair, assistant dean)
- Demonstrated success in securing external funding for research or educational initiatives
- National recognition in a nursing specialty area
Location and Lifestyle
Richmond is our Home
A vibrant community of 1.2 million people that is a top destination for creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, foodies and artists, and nonprofit and government leaders
History, Culture and Nature
From the historic cobblestone streets to the 600 acres of parks bordering the James River, Richmond offers big city opportunities and an intimate community feel.
Culinary Capital
Consistently ranked among America's best food cities with a thriving craft brewery scene
Medical District
Strategically located for clinical and research collaboration
2 hrs to D.C.
2 hrs to the coast
1 hr to mountains
Institutional Prestige
A Premier Health
Sciences
Environment
Top 6% Ranking
Ranked in the top 6% of nursing B.S. programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
#28 in NIH Funding
Nationally recognized as a top-tier institution for NIH-funded research among nursing schools
R1 Carnegie Classification
VCU is distinguished as a “very high research activity” university, placing us among the nation’s elite research institutions.
52
Faculty
(7 AAN Fellows)
Our Canvas
State-of-the-Science Facilities
Under One Roof
Cabaniss Hall
Sadie Heath Cabaniss Hall houses nursing education and research in a 61,500 square foot facility designed to support learning and research and create community.
Clinical Learning Center
Simulation Hub
A 9,000-square-foot center offering flexible active-learning space with simulation suites and skills labs, providing a world-class environment for clinical instruction.
Research and Discovery
Biobehavioral Lab
All R-level grant principal investigators have dedicated suites in Cabaniss Hall, supported by the Biobehavioral Research Laboratory for advanced scientific inquiry.
A Comprehensive Benefits Package
VCU offers a diverse set of benefits to support the health, wealth and well-being of our faculty and their families.
Health and Wellness
Premium medical, dental and vision plans with low employee premiums
Financial Future
Employer-funded retirement plans and optional tax-deferred savings
Education
Tuition waivers for faculty and dependent child tuition benefits
Time Away
Generous annual leave, sick leave and university holidays
Ready to lead the future of nursing?
Join the VCU School of Nursing as we redefine what it means to be an academic vanguard in health education. Your leadership journey starts here.
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