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Associate Dean (Undergraduate Nursing Education), School of Nursing & Midwifery at Aga Khan University | HealthRoleIQ

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Associate Dean (Undergraduate Nursing Education), School of Nursing & Midwifery

Aga Khan University·Karachi, Pakistan·Deadline Oct 16, 2026

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Aga Khan University seeks an Associate Dean to provide strategic and academic oversight of undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes. The role leads curriculum development, quality assurance, clinical learning, faculty development, student support, research, funding, partnerships, and accreditation engagement. Applicants should hold a PhD or other doctoral degree in Nursing or a related healthcare discipline and be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or above.

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• a PhD or other doctoral degree in Nursing or a related healthcare discipline
• Required skills: Leadership in nursing education, Curriculum development, Academic administration, Faculty development, Accreditation and regulatory compliance, Educational innovation, Research, External funding, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Stakeholder engagement

Opportunity details

• Workplace: On Site
• Employment: Permanent
• Posted: Aug 24, 2026
• Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
• Original advert language: English

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Employer’s role description

Primary location: Pakistan

Organisation: Aga Khan University Pakistan

Employment status: Regular

Job type: Standard

Job posting date (day/month/year): 24/08/2026, 10:41:56 AM

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.

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Nursing Education), School of Nursing & Midwifery

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