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Assistant Dean of Nursing

Fortis College - Norfolk
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Our Fortis College campus in Norfolk, VA is currently seeking a compassionate, high-energy, and driven nursing professional to help lead our Nursing Program as the Assistant Dean of Nursing.

Are you a goal-oriented leader with a desire to help others succeed? Are you a changemaker looking for ways to improve your industry, quickly adapting to the ever-changing conditions of nursing? Do you want to be a part of reshaping the future of nursing? Do you love to instill curiosity, passion, and optimism in others while watching them grow and achieve success? If this is you, then you belong at Fortis Institute where you will directly and positively influence the lives others each and every day!

Summary of Position:

In collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, the Assistant Dean of Nursing will provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing Program. This involves assisting with recruitment, and hiring of new faculty, creating course schedules, facilitating curriculum development, participating in program evaluation, assisting in the resolution of student and faculty issues. Possible teaching duties as needed. Will interact regularly with other departments at the college with the respect to the needs of the Nursing Program. Serves as the Dean of Nursing in his/her absense.

Summary of Essential Duties:

  • Professional Behavior
  • Organization Stewardship
  • Program Development & Management
  • Faculty/Student Development & Management
  • Professional Development Plan
  • Some teaching may be required

Qualifications:

  • Current active unencumbered licenses as an RN or APRN in the state of VA or multistate privilege to practice in VA
  • Graduated from an approved professional nursing program; MSN required, DNP preferred.
  • At least 5 years of practice experience as an RN/APRN
  • At least 2 years of higher education teaching in a professional nursing education program
  • At least 1 year of experience in management
  • Competent in personal computer applications: MS Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to serve as a positive, supportive, and enthusiastic role model for the students

Classification: Exempt, salaried position

Work hours: 40 hours per week, but hours may vary daily and include evening/weekend hours

Salary: up to $100K/yr

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Experience:

  • Nursing: 5 years (Required)
  • Management: 1 year (Required)
  • Leadership: 1 year (Required)
  • Higher education teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays

Salary : $100,000

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