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Vanderbilt University
School of Nursing
Senior Associate Dean for Research

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Vanderbilt University in its search for Senior Associate Dean for Research.

This is a rare opportunity to provide visionary research leadership at one of the nation’s most historic and resource-rich nursing institutions. The next Senior Associate Dean for Research (SADR) will join the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), a nationally recognized leader in nursing research, education, practice, informatics, and scholarship, at a moment of transformation and momentum. With a bold new Manhattan, NY campus launching and a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research hub under development on the Nashville campus, VUSN is investing in the future of research and academic excellence. In this dynamic academic setting, the next SADR will have a rare opportunity to expand the School’s research enterprise, build and amplify its national leadership in nursing science, and shape the next generation of nurse scholars.

The incoming SADR will step into a thriving, collaborative environment at a School ranked No. 4 among the best graduate nursing schools by U.S. News & World Report, with top-ranked DNP and MSN programs, a highly engaged faculty, and robust research infrastructure, that includes the Center for Research Development and Scholarship (CRDS) and a fully supported Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Faculty benefit from dedicated research time, expert statistical and grant development support, and a collegial, forward-thinking culture that values inquiry, mentorship, and innovation.

Reporting to the VUSN Dean, the SADR will provide strategic leadership and direction for the growth of the School of Nursing’s research and scholarship programs. In addition to maintaining an active, externally funded research program as a principal investigator, the Senior Associate Dean also directs both the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and the CRDS.

About Vanderbilt School of Nursing

With a legacy of innovation since 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has long been a national leader in shaping the future of nursing education and practice. The school pioneered multiple entry points to advanced nursing degrees including one of the first accelerated MSN pathways, and today enrolls over 800 students (including MSN, DNP, and PhD) across 12 specialties. VUSN’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the nation, with the MSN program ranked #4 and the DNP program currently ranked #17 by U.S. News & World Report. The school is also home to one of the country’s most extensive faculty practice networks, providing care to underserved communities through clinical partnerships.

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Posted On

6/10/2026

Job Type

Associate or Assistant Dean/Director

School/Institution

Vanderbilt University

Job Location

Nashville, TN