Siue

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: School of NursingLocation

Edwardsville, IL

Open Date

Jul 25, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$130,000 - $140,000 a year

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Department Chair serves as an academic and administrative leader within the School of Nursing. This dual role provides strategic and operational oversight of graduate nursing programs (master’s, doctoral, and post-graduate certificates) while also serving as Chair for designated faculty.

The Assistant Dean/Chair is responsible for ensuring program quality, faculty performance, student success, and alignment with the mission and vision of the School of Nursing and the University. This position supports excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units.

The Assistant Dean is a member of the School of Nursing Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Dean for Services, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Student Services, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Department Chairs, and program leadership to advance undergraduate education. This is a 12-month fiscal appointment with optional teaching responsibilities, as determined by the Dean. Undergoes administrative review after the second year and every three years thereafter, incorporating faculty feedback. This position reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing.