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How much do associate dean nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate dean nursing in the United States is $93,011.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate dean nursing do?

An Associate Dean of Nursing is a senior academic administrator who supports the Dean in overseeing nursing education programs at a college or university. Their responsibilities typically include managing faculty, developing curriculum, ensuring accreditation standards are met, and supporting student success. They may also be involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and representing the nursing school within the institution and to external partners. Additionally, they often handle faculty recruitment, professional development, and address student concerns related to the nursing program.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate dean nursing, and how can they effectively address them?

An Associate Dean of Nursing often navigates challenges such as balancing administrative duties with faculty development, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and managing resource allocation for academic programs. Effective strategies include fostering open communication with faculty and staff, staying updated on regulatory changes, and collaborating with other departments to advocate for nursing program needs. Building strong relationships within the academic community and prioritizing professional development can also help address these challenges and support both program excellence and team morale.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate dean nursing, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Dean of Nursing, you need advanced clinical expertise, academic credentials such as a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing, and significant experience in nursing education or administration. Familiarity with accreditation processes, curriculum management systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure effective program oversight, faculty support, and continuous improvement in nursing education, which are crucial for institutional success.

What is the difference between Associate Dean Nursing vs Nursing Program Director?

AspectAssociate Dean NursingNursing Program Director
Required CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, RN license, leadership experienceMaster's degree in Nursing or Education, RN license, program management experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, overseeing nursing education programsEducational institutions, managing nursing curriculum and faculty
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, nursing schoolsColleges, universities, nursing schools
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles in nursing educationCompared for program management and curriculum oversight

The Associate Dean Nursing and Nursing Program Director roles both involve leadership in nursing education, but the Associate Dean Nursing typically has broader administrative responsibilities and oversees multiple programs or departments, while the Nursing Program Director focuses more on curriculum development and day-to-day program management. Both positions require advanced nursing credentials and experience in academic settings.

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Infographic showing various Associate Dean Nursing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,011 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Associate Dean, Nursing

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$117K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Salt Lake Community College rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

362nd of 621 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Salary : $117,148.36 - $153,326.53 Annually
Location : Jordan Campus, UT
Job Type: Exempt Full Time
Job Number: 202500635
Division: Student Affairs
Department: School of Health Sciences
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
Salt Lake Community College is located on the beautiful Wasatch front which offers hiking, skiing, a plethora of enjoyable entertainment and culture. SLCC is a vast college of over 60,000 students which values and endorses strong and effective academic leadership. Associate Deans (ADs), are the foundation for strong and effective academic leadership. SLCC's ADs are primarily responsible for shaping a division's success, growth, and future. They have a direct influence over the professional growth and development of individual faculty and students and their programs of study. ADs serve as leaders for faculty in their teaching and service roles. ADs are full-time administrators.
The work and effort of effective ADs transcends routine management tasks. The Nursing AD must clarify, communicate, and implement the division's vision, mission, guiding principles, goals, and expectations. Acting as the primary spokesperson for assigned faculty and students, this position works with College administration, peer institutions, the community, and prospective students in the critical areas of curriculum development, recruitment, and retention. They must proactively facilitate professional teamwork among faculty members in order to achieve the desired vision and mission as the best skills, knowledge, and attitudes of faculty are implemented in a collective effort to achieve that end.
The Associate Dean of Nursing provides leadership, supervision, and management for Division personnel; supervises and coordinates Division processes and procedures to insure high-quality education and training for Salt Lake Community College nursing students. Mentor and guide full- and part-time nursing faculty, lab assistants, and staff. Reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.
Note: Associate Deans are at-will and serve at the pleasure of the College president. Description of the responsibilities and position can be located on the Provost for Academic Affairs' website http://faculty.slcc.edu/provost/docs/ad-model-procedrues.pdf
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Innovative, collaborative and flexible but strong transparent management style.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to address faculty, staff, and student issues in a positive manner at the division level and in collaboration with other college departments, divisions, and administrators.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with external partners, ensuring clear and accurate communication regarding division programs and related professions.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Integrity and high ethical standards, and the ability to engender trust.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to lead, direct, and manage departmental personnel, making appropriate decisions.
  • Ability to manage the division in compliance with College policies, procedures, guidelines, and directions.
  • Commitment to keep the College accessible to a diverse urban population.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
  • Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications
  • Masters Degree, from an accredited college or university in Nursing required.
  • An active and unencumbered nursing license in the state of Utah, or the ability to be licensed within 60 days of hire.
  • Minimum of three (3) years full-time, college-level teaching experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience working in a nursing discipline are required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral Degree in nursing, from a college or university.
  • Prior experience with ACEN accreditation processes.
  • Prefer a macro-level leadership style that is open, honest, and a willingness to actively listen and follow through.
  • Successful experience writing grants.

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Do you have at least a Masters Degree, from an accredited college or university in Nursing?
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Do you have an active and unencumbered nursing license in the state of Utah, or the ability to be licensed within 60 days of hire?
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  • No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years full-time, college-level teaching experience?
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  • No

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience working in a nursing discipline?
  • Yes
  • No

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