Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Excelsior College, a regionally accredited, nonprofit institution and a leader in distance education is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Dean within the School of Nursing. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a sound professional reputation, and a firm belief in nontraditional approaches to education.

Excelsior is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and all the degree programs at the School of Nursing are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The School has twice been designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing and as the Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing. It is also home to the Tau Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing.
This position is a non-tenured, full-time, year-round administrative position with competitive compensation.

The Associate Dean is a member of the Nursing Faculty and assists the Dean of Nursing in all administrative duties for the School of Nursing. The incumbent will provide academic leadership for the degree programs in conjunction with the faculty and Dean; provide administrative/managerial direction for the degree programs with staff and students; and assist in outreach and promotion with the Enrollment Management Unit.

Qualifications: Doctorate in Nursing or related field required. An earned Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Licensure or eligibility for licensure for nursing in the State of New York required. A minimum of five years of progressive management experience; Distinguished record of teaching, research, and scholarship; Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse constituencies in a nonjudgmental manner; Demonstrated commitment to and experience with non-traditional education of the adult learner; Experience in curriculum development and evaluation; Ability to travel on an occasional basis.

A full position description can be found at
http://www.excelsior.edu/jobs-at-excelsior

Application Information: Excelsior College offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, salary history, and the names of three professional references to resumes@excelsior.edu, or mail to: Associate Dean of Nursing Search, Excelsior College – Office of Human Resources, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-5159.
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