Dean of the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing

About the role

Hartwick College, a private residential liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, New York, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean serves as the senior academic officer of the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing and as the designated Chief Nursing Administrator before state and national regulatory bodies. The baccalaureate nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Priority consideration is given to applications received by December 11, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Shape academic programs and initiatives in response to emerging healthcare workforce needs and community priorities and lead continuous curricular evaluation to continued, high licensure pass rates (Hartwick has achieved a 100% NCLEX pass rate in three of the last four years);
• Provide leadership in support of continued accreditation, regulatory compliance, and data-informed assessment and improvement;
• Cultivate strong partnerships with regional healthcare systems and strengthen workforce development pathways.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing, such as a DNP or PhD, or an earned doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• A record of academic achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at a senior faculty rank (Associate or Full Professor).
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in New York State, or immediate eligibility for New York licensure.
• Minimum of three years of progressive academic leadership experience in higher education, such as department chair, program director, track coordinator, associate dean, or comparable leadership role.
• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program and three to five years of professional clinical RN practice.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Nursing accreditation processes and NYSED nursing education regulations.

Pay

$135,000-$145,000 annually

Schedule

Start date: July 1, 2027