What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean, College of Nursing position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Dean, College of Nursing
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https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/auburn-dean-college-of-nursing
Executive Summary
Auburn University invites nominations and applications in its search for the next Dean of the College of Nursing. The Dean serves as the College’s chief academic and administrative officer and provides vision and leadership that enhances its tradition of excellence in research, scholarship, instruction, and outreach. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The College of Nursing is recognized as a leader in nursing education. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Auburn’s nursing program is ranked 25th among public universities and 40th among national universities. In addition, the College of Nursing’s online master’s programs ranked 81st nationally and 6th nationally for the Graduate Nursing–Nurse Practitioner/Family program and tied for 4th in Graduate Nursing–Nursing Education. The College of Nursing has approximately 1,300 undergraduate students (over 690 pre-nursing students and over 580 majors), admitting up to 220 undergraduate students to the major each year. Additionally, the College has more than 90 graduate students. The College currently offers the traditional BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, post MSN certificates, DNP, and a newly created Ph.D. The College of Nursing has 39 full-time faculty, 29 staff, and 88 clinical associates. The 2026 budget showed $23 million in revenue from all sources.
Procedure for Candidacy
Preferred
The Search Advisory Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted before August 10, 2026. Please submit electronic applications directly to Parker Executive Search. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Julia Butler-Mayes, Ph.D., Associate
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 804-1996 ext.: 111
pwilliams@parkersearch.com || janderson@parkersearch.com || jbutler-mayes@parkersearch.com
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted On 5/22/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution Auburn University Job Location Auburn, AL
Dean, College of Nursing
Abbreviated Advertisement
This is an abbreviated advertisement. To view the full profile, please visit:
https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/auburn-dean-college-of-nursing
Executive Summary
Auburn University invites nominations and applications in its search for the next Dean of the College of Nursing. The Dean serves as the College’s chief academic and administrative officer and provides vision and leadership that enhances its tradition of excellence in research, scholarship, instruction, and outreach. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The College of Nursing is recognized as a leader in nursing education. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Auburn’s nursing program is ranked 25th among public universities and 40th among national universities. In addition, the College of Nursing’s online master’s programs ranked 81st nationally and 6th nationally for the Graduate Nursing–Nurse Practitioner/Family program and tied for 4th in Graduate Nursing–Nursing Education. The College of Nursing has approximately 1,300 undergraduate students (over 690 pre-nursing students and over 580 majors), admitting up to 220 undergraduate students to the major each year. Additionally, the College has more than 90 graduate students. The College currently offers the traditional BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, post MSN certificates, DNP, and a newly created Ph.D. The College of Nursing has 39 full-time faculty, 29 staff, and 88 clinical associates. The 2026 budget showed $23 million in revenue from all sources.
Procedure for Candidacy
Preferred
The Search Advisory Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted before August 10, 2026. Please submit electronic applications directly to Parker Executive Search. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Julia Butler-Mayes, Ph.D., Associate
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 804-1996 ext.: 111
pwilliams@parkersearch.com || janderson@parkersearch.com || jbutler-mayes@parkersearch.com
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted On 5/22/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution Auburn University Job Location Auburn, AL