Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Academic Dean reports directly to the Dean and provides leadership and oversight for all academic operations of St. Joseph's College of Nursing. The Academic Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and healthcare partners to ensure excellence in curriculum, teaching and learning, student success, accreditation compliance, and academic quality improvement. The position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of academic programs, faculty leadership, and implementation of strategic academic initiatives established by the Dean.
Serves as liaison officer with accrediting agencies which evaluate academic programs. May serve as chief administrator in the absence of the Dean of the college.

Education, training, experience, certification, and licensure: 

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or related field) preferred; doctorate required within an established timeframe if not currently completed.
• Minimum of five to seven years in nursing and nursing education.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, accreditation, faculty leadership, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of ACEN/MSCHE/CCNE accreditation standards, NYSED requirements, and contemporary nursing education practices.

Specialized knowledge and skills in education and curriculum development. General knowledge in nursing practice required. Participates in orientation and continuing education with additional experience as a nurse educator. Updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. 

Special Equipment, skills, and other requirements: Written and oral communication skills, interpersonal, motivational and conflict resolution skills.  Team building and administrative skills.  Broad based knowledge of related regulatory compliance requirements.  Organizational skills including time management and customer service oriented.

Supervised by: Dean

Supervises:   Accreditation Coordinator, Student Success Coordinator, Supervisor for CLL, Faculty, Administrative Assistant. 

Pay Range: $120,640.00 - $162,448.00

Faculty Leadership and Supervision

• Provides direct supervision, leadership, mentoring, and evaluation of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Conducts faculty recruitment, onboarding, orientation, coaching, and performance management/evaluations.
• Oversees faculty workload development, distribution, and monitoring.
• Maintain up-to-date faculty files.
• Conducts regular individual meetings with faculty and facilitates faculty meetings.
• Supports faculty professional development, scholarship, and engagement in institutional activities.
• Addresses faculty concerns and collaborates with the Dean regarding performance improvement and personnel matters.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, civility, and excellence.
• Oversees payroll processes.

Academic Program Administration

• Provides leadership for curriculum implementation, evaluation, revision, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and professional nursing practice requirements.
• Oversees course scheduling, faculty assignments, and academic resource allocation.
• Monitors student progression, retention, graduation, and licensure outcomes.
• Leads assessment and evaluation activities that support academic excellence and program effectiveness.
• Oversees student grievances, conduct processes, and academic appeals to ensure consistent application of College policies and due process.

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Serves as an institutional liaison with accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees accreditation preparation, reporting, monitoring, and follow-up activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of accreditation standards, nursing education regulations, and New York State Education Department requirements.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with ACEN, MSCHE, NYSED, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Leads institutional effectiveness initiatives related to academic quality and student outcomes.

Student Success and Academic Affairs

• Oversees academic progression, retention, graduation, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Student Success Coordinator to identify and support students at academic risk.
• Reviews student satisfaction data, pulse survey findings, and other academic metrics and develops action plans for improvement.
• Conducts or oversees student exit interviews and utilizes findings to improve programs and services.
• Oversees implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and academic policies.
• Promotes a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

Academic Operations

• Oversees development and maintenance of the academic calendar in collaboration with the Registrar.
• Coordinates academic scheduling, withdrawal dates, registration timelines, and course offerings.
• Oversees annual review and revision of the College Catalog, Student Handbook, Faculty and Staff Manual, and other academic publications.
• Maintains annual committee structures, committee assignments, and meeting schedules.
• Develops and monitors action plans related to academic quality, student satisfaction, and institutional goals.
• Supports budget planning and resource management for academic operations.

Clinical and Community Engagement

• Maintains visibility in academic and clinical environments through regular classroom, laboratory, and clinical rounding.
• Conducts classroom and clinical site visits to support faculty and student success.
• Collaborates with healthcare partners to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community and clinical stakeholders.

Strategic Leadership

• Assists the Dean in implementing the College's strategic plan and academic priorities.
• Uses data, outcomes, and performance metrics to inform academic decision-making.
• Leads initiatives that promote innovation, excellence, and growth in nursing education.

Represents the College on committees, task forces, and professional organizations as assigned

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.