Job Description The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.
Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida's public universities by U.S. News & World Report-rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025.
As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.
Responsibilities The USF College of Nursing invites applications for the role of Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Nursing. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Pre-Licensure of Nursing, this leadership position is responsible for the oversight and advancement of all undergraduate nursing pathways (Upper Division and Accelerated) across three campuses - Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. This includes program development, strategic enrollment growth, student success, and accreditation compliance.
This is a full-time, onsite leadership role based at the USF College of Nursing. In-person presence during standard business hours is expected. Remote work option is not available for this position.
- Provide leadership across prelicensure pathways and instructional sites.
- Oversee recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and NCLEX outcomes.
- Ensure consistency and quality across programs, policies, and clinical placements.
- Support student experiences from recruitment to graduation in collaboration with key offices.
- Supervise and develop prelicensure faculty, including onboarding and evaluation.
- Maintain accreditation standards and collaborate on data tracking and reporting.
- Remain engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with faculty rank.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Additional Minimum Qualifications: Must hold, or be eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of excellence in teaching prelicensure nursing courses across multiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid) in an undergraduate program.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic undergraduate program administration, including curriculum development, faculty supervision, and strategic planning.
Expertise in mentoring and evaluating faculty, fostering professional growth, and building collaborative teams.
Strong record of supporting student success, including initiatives to improve retention, graduation, and licensure exam outcomes.
Experience managing clinical education, including partnerships with healthcare organizations and oversight of clinical placements.
Expertise in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support accreditation processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
About Us Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at and Federal Notices
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