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About the Role

Hartwick College seeks an accomplished academic nursing leader to serve as Dean of the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing, reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. This role is crucial for leading the school through its next era of regional leadership, supported by a recent $10 million gift and a distinctive nursing program with early clinical immersion. The Dean will be the senior academic officer and Chief Nursing Administrator, responsible for strategic direction, accreditation, partnerships, and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing development and strategic direction of the undergraduate curriculum, fostering a student-centered, supportive learning environment and alignment with Hartwick’s FlightPath Core Curriculum.
Shape academic programs and initiatives that advance school and College goals in response to emerging healthcare workforce needs and community priorities.
Foster a strong teacher-scholar culture grounded in student-centered pedagogy, evidence-based clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary education across campus health and science disciplines.
Provide leadership for student academic progression and the consistent application of academic, clinical, and professional standards, including the resolution of complex student concerns and appeals in accordance with school and College policies.
Lead continuous curricular evaluation and NextGen NCLEX (NGN) preparation to support high licensure pass rates, student success, and career readiness.
Serve as the official Chief Nursing Administrator to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Lead accreditation self-studies, site visits, and regulatory reporting in support of continued accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Ensure School compliance with nursing accreditation standards, NYSED requirements, institutional policies, and clinical agency requirements related to nursing education and clinical experiences.
Lead data-informed program assessment and continuous improvement processes, using key performance indicators to monitor student retention, graduation outcomes, licensure pass rates, and overall program effectiveness.
Serve as a visible academic leader and advocate for nursing education in the region, cultivating strong academic-practice partnerships with healthcare systems and community partners.
Strengthen clinical education partnerships, affiliation agreements, placement capacity, and workforce development pathways to ensure high-quality learning experiences and support regional healthcare needs.
Represent the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing in regional, state, and national professional healthcare and higher education organizations.
Steward the School’s annual operating budget to advance instructional quality, faculty development, student scholarships, and strategic program priorities.
Oversee operations and ongoing enhancements to the Clark Nursing Simulation Lab, ensuring high-quality simulation-based clinical learning opportunities.
Provide leadership and vision in the recruitment, professional development, mentoring, and retention of qualified full-time and adjunct nursing faculty, while implementing strategies that promote workload equity, supportive onboarding, transparent communication, connection and engagement, and ongoing professional growth.
Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Advancement colleagues to support student recruitment, brand visibility, philanthropic engagement, and regional workforce alignment.
Provide leadership for the School’s daily academic and administrative operations, working with School leadership and administrative staff to support course scheduling, teaching assignments, faculty and adjunct evaluation processes, clinical education coordination, and faculty workload planning.
Comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, local and associational laws, rules and regulations.
Act in a professional manner as a representative of the College, both on and off campus.
Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in nursing (DNP or PhD) or an earned doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
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 (e.g., department chair, program director, track coordinator, associate dean, or comparable role).
Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program.
Three to five years of professional clinical RN practice.
Demonstrated familiarity with Nursing accreditation processes and NYSED nursing education regulations.

Skills

Collaborative leadership style
Student-centered leadership approach
Supportive leadership approach
Engaging leadership approach
Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and encouraging culture
Deep understanding of forces shaping nursing education and professional practice
Ability to translate emerging trends into responsive academic priorities and initiatives
Leadership experience in a small residential liberal arts college environment
Commitment to interprofessional education
Commitment to teacher-scholar development
Practical familiarity with high-fidelity simulation lab management
Practical familiarity with instructional integration of simulation

Location

Oneonta, New York

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior faculty rank (Associate or Full Professor)
Minimum of three years of progressive academic leadership experience
Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience
Three to five years of professional clinical RN practice

Education Level

Doctorate in nursing (DNP or PhD)
Doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in Nursing
Master’s degree in Nursing

Salary/Compensations

$135,000-$145,000 annually

Benefits

Philanthropic resources
Collaborative faculty
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Shared administrative support
Regional pipelines and initiatives
Clinical partnerships with Bassett Healthcare Network
Clinical partnerships with United Health Services hospitals
Bassett CARES loan repayment initiative

About the Company

Hartwick College is a private residential liberal arts and sciences institution.
The College operates as a community of learners with a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Hartwick seeks to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse workforce.
All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students, with the opportunity to impact future leaders.

Equal Opportunity

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.
Hartwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community”.
Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.