Associate Dean (Undergraduate Nursing Education), SONAM, Pakistan

4907BR

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Nursing Education), SONAM

Aga Khan University

The position

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) has the honor of being the founding academic entity of the University and a benchmark for nursing education in Pakistan. The school is committed to excellence in the fields of education, research, nursing practice, and administration. It is also committed to providing the highest standards in nursing education programmes, in line with the University's vision and values. SONAM values inclusivity and pluralism. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who bring varied cultural, ethnic, and experiential perspectives to our faculty.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.Responsibilities:Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing & Midwifery, you will be responsible for:

• provide strategic oversight of all undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes, ensuring curricula and teaching modalities are inclusive, culturally responsive, and of the highest quality
• provide academic leadership in curriculum development, review, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with best practices in nursing education and evolving population healthcare needs
• lead excellence in classroom, clinical, simulation-based, and digital learning by adopting innovative teaching methodologies and emerging educational technologies
• ensure compliance with national and international accrediting and regulatory requirements, benchmarked quality standards, and quality assurance recommendations related to undergraduate education
• develop strategies to strengthen student recruitment, sustain enrolment, promote student engagement in university-wide activities, and support students' academic progress, appeals, and grievances
• conduct educational audits of clinical placement sites and collaborate with AKU Health Systems Nursing Education Services to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences for undergraduate students and nursing interns
• promote evidence-based clinical practice and innovative research approaches within undergraduate education
• oversee the planning, implementation, and budgeting of strategic initiatives related to undergraduate education, including the implementation of the Teaching and Learning Strategy
• oversee faculty performance appraisals, provide feedback on instructional activities and course documentation, and ensure continuous improvement in faculty performance
• mentor and support the professional growth of faculty and students through career guidance, faculty development programmes, leadership training, and succession planning
• promote faculty engagement in nurse-led clinical practice initiatives
• represent the School at university, national, and international committees and forums, and serve as a liaison with accrediting bodies and external stakeholders
• actively seek research funding and conduct research while teaching and supervising the research of our Master's and PhD students
• work closely with the Dean to develop new undergraduate programmes and advance fundraising initiatives, collaborations, and strategic partnerships that support undergraduate education.

The requirements

You should have:

• a PhD or other doctoral degree in Nursing or a related healthcare discipline
• eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above
• demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education, curriculum development, academic administration, and faculty development
• knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for nursing and midwifery education, preferably in Pakistan
• a strong record of educational innovation, research, and securing external funding
• excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University ( AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network ( www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access. More information ....

Region: South Asia

Location: Pakistan

Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

06-Aug-2026

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