Associate Dean – Experiential Learning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for experiential education across simulation, laboratory, and clinical learning environments.

• Establish uniform standards for experiential education across various regions, campuses, programs, and modalities.

• Drive innovation in experiential pedagogy, simulation, and educational methodologies.

• Integrate experiential learning throughout the nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with program competencies and the AACN Essentials.

• Lead and manage experiential education leaders across four different regions.

• Supervise and evaluate Regional Assistant Deans, the Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning for Simulation and Lab, and the Assistant Director of Experiential Labs and Simulation.

• Facilitate faculty development in simulation, laboratory, and clinical teaching methodologies.

• Anticipate staffing and resource requirements based on enrollment growth and program expansion.

• Ensure the efficient operation of the Simulation Center and experiential learning environments.

• Oversee the master scheduling for simulation and learning laboratories.

• Maintain oversight of equipment inventory, preventive maintenance, calibration, replacement planning, and capital needs.

• Support the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative approaches to experiential learning.

• Provide strategic guidance for CCNE, ACEN, state board, SSH, and INACSL accreditation and compliance processes.

• Monitor state regulations regarding the use of simulation in lieu of clinical hours.

• Maintain policies and procedures for scenario design, faculty qualifications, debriefing, evaluation, and confidentiality.

• Oversee the experiential learning evidence base required for accreditation and state approval.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing experiential learning and student outcome data.

• Manage the experiential education operating budget, resource allocation, space planning, and capital investments.

• Establish systems that promote quality and consistency across regions and delivery modalities.

• Report experiential education data to the Dean of Nursing and Associate Dean of Nursing and Compliance.

• Identify operational challenges and devise sustainable, data-informed solutions.

• Cultivate relationships with healthcare organizations, clinical agencies, and community partners.

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and represent Joyce University in national forums and professional organizations.

• Conduct visits to clinical, simulation, and laboratory environments to assess their effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives.

• Engage in accreditation processes, reporting, and University initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active, unencumbered RN license (either state or compact license).

• A doctoral degree is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in nursing education, with progressive leadership roles.

• Proven experience in leading academic teams and developing faculty members.

• A strong understanding of experiential learning, nursing education, and maintaining academic program quality.

• Familiarity with accreditation, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement processes.

• Excellent analytical, communication, relationship-building, and decision-making abilities.

• Capability to lead strategically while translating vision into effective operational practices.

• Preferred: certification in simulation education, such as CHSE or CHSOS.

• Preferred: experience with emerging technologies, including VR/AR in simulation.

• Preferred: demonstrated success in faculty mentorship, program evaluation, and grant writing.

• Preferred: experience with SSH simulation program accreditation and INACSL endorsement.

• Preferred: experience managing experiential education across multiple states, regions, campuses, or delivery modalities.

• Preferred: experience supervising academic leaders.

• Preferred: experience with simulation scheduling, inventory, and evaluation systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous self-directed paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-funded short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Support for continuing education.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions have a lasting impact on students and the future of healthcare.