Graduate Associate Dean, School of Nursing -F00630

Graduate Associate Dean, School of Nursing -F00630

New York, United States

Faculty Full-time

$115,000 - $160,000

Job Summary

The Graduate Associate Dean for the School of Nursing reports to the Sr. Associate Dean/Chief Nursing Officer and provides operational and academic leadership to support the school’s mission of excellence in graduate nursing education. Mercy University School of Nursing seeks a nurse practitioner (NP) with academic leadership experience who can simultaneously steward program quality, contribute to the development of new programs, cultivate meaningful clinical and academic partnerships, and contribute to the School’s strategic direction.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Faculty and Academic Administration

• Supervise program directors, specialty leads, and other academic administrative roles within the graduate programs.
• Consult with Program Directors regarding faculty performance in academic affairs.
• Advance graduate program planning and implementation by providing program-specific leadership and by engaging faculty and program leaders.
• Develop and implement graduate program-specific policies and procedures in collaboration with faculty and program leaders, ensuring they are consistent with school-wide academic operations policies, procedures, and processes coordinated through the Associate Dean for Academic Operations.
• Provide leadership for graduate nursing curriculum and student academic oversight, including curriculum quality, student progression, academic standards, program-specific student concerns, and licensure and certification pass rates, in collaboration with faculty, program leaders, and the Senior Associate Dean to ensure alignment with school-wide academic policies and operational processes.
• Support the successful operation of new programs, and committees within the School.

Curriculum

• Lead the development of new graduate programs that meet workforce needs
• Assist in the design, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of nursing curricula to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, licensure requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare education.
• Collaborate with faculty and program directors to integrate evidence-based practice, health equity, technology, and innovation across all academic programs.
• Assist in leading curriculum review processes, including course mapping, assessment planning, and outcome evaluation to support academic rigor and student success.
• Oversee the implementation of academic policies and procedures related to curriculum, progression, grading, and program integrity within the graduate programs.

Assessment:

• Oversee the School’s ongoing assessment process for graduate programs, including timely submission of required reports.
• Work with Program Directors to ensure syllabi clearly articulate student learning and professional development outcomes
• Ensure that student learning outcomes are achieved and measurable through both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Promote data-informed assessment of student academic achievement and retention.
• Partner with the Dean and Sr. Associate Dean to implement and evaluate the school’s institutional effectiveness plan.
• Assist the CNO with the timely preparation and submission of reports related to curriculum for internal governance, accreditation bodies, and regulatory agencies.

Teaching:

• Teach a minimum of 12 credits annually to remain actively engaged in teaching excellence, maintain familiarity with the learning management system, and understand evolving instructional practices and student needs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Serve on a twelve-month contract.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by School Dean.

Education and Experience

Requirements

• Possess a doctorate degree (DNP, or PhD) in nursing or a related field with a graduate degree in nursing
• Minimum of seven years of teaching experience at postsecondary level.
• Demonstrate eligibility for and maintenance of unrestricted licensure in New York State as a Registered Nurse (RN) and as a nurse practitioner is required.
• Eligibility for rank of Associate or Full Professor required.
• Five years of progressive administrative experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Deep familiarity with graduate nursing education across multiple program types, including clinical masters and doctorate programs, and an understanding of the distinct needs of each.
• Ability to synthesize conceptual frameworks into teaching applications, using current and best practices in instruction, including online modalities.
• Experience navigating accreditation processes and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate capacity to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and coordinate efforts within and across academic units.
• The ability to analyze enrollment trends, workforce demands, and licensure and certification outcomes and translate findings into strategic, actionable plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaborative skills in working with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with distance education models is preferred.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented environment that reflects respect, equity, and professional integrity.
• A scholarly profile that supports meaningful contribution to national conversations on graduate nursing education and workforce development.

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform tasks that may involve pushing, pulling, moving, or lifting up to 50 lbs., with reasonable accommodations as needed.
• Must meet all role-specific general health and safety requirements in accordance with university policies and guidelines upon hire, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.