Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Empire State College was founded in 1971 as a comprehensive, public college within the State University of New York. A recognized leader in offering innovative degree programs for highly motivated adults, the college enrolls more than 20,000 students annually in associate, bachelor's and master's programs at 35 locations across New York state and through the Center for Distance Learning. Faculty members work with students in one-on-one, and in small group, residency-based and on-line learning settings at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The college actively seeks to build a culturally diverse faculty and staff and offers multicultural learning and work environments. Empire State College supports all efforts to enrich our community through a steadfast commitment to excellence through diversity.

Job Description:

The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the School of Nursing and is responsible for maintaining daily issues of the nursing program including, but not limited to:

• budget


• faculty and staff issues


• student and faculty recruitment


• curriculum design


• student orientation and graduation


• collaborating with the dean regarding faculty and program-related issues


• supervising nursing faculty and staff in adherence to college policies and procedures


• attending college administrative and other appointments


• updating faculty and staff regarding college issues and appointments


• promoting communication and effective working relationships among nursing team members


• promoting an atmosphere of interdependence among faculty and staff

The college’s nursing graduates will be strong leaders in the profession and help to expand the nursing education capacity of public higher education. The implementation of a new Master of Science in Nursing program is anticipated for the spring of 2014.

This is a 12 month, full-time, management/confidential position located at the Saratoga Springs, NY location with some teaching and advising responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master of Science in Nursing plus earned doctorate


• R.N. licensure (or eligibility) in New York State


• At least three years of successful teaching and administrative experience in an academic settings


• knowledge of online learning in nursing education


• experience with adult learning, nursing program development and nursing accreditation processes


• outstanding communication, organizational and collaboration skills


• a commitment to public higher education


• engagement with professional organizations


• an entrepreneurial spirit


• leadership on diversity issues

Special Information:

Travel to national conferences and local and regional councils required.

Additional Information:

Applications Due By: September 13, 2013.

The college actively seeks to build a culturally diverse faculty and staff and offers multicultural learning and work environments. Empire State College supports all efforts to enrich our community through a steadfast commitment to excellence through diversity. Empire State College is an AA/EEO/IRCA/ADA employer.

SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AT (518) 587-2100. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.esc.edu/safety-security

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com