Dean, Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing

Job overview

The Dean of the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing works onsite in Oneonta, NY, with a start date of July 1, 2027. Compensation is $135,000–$145,000 annually. The Dean leads Hartwick College’s nursing school and serves as its designated Chief Nursing Administrator before state and national regulatory bodies. The Dean provides academic and operational leadership for the undergraduate nursing program, advancing curriculum, student outcomes, accreditation, faculty development, and clinical partnerships. The role supports the school’s regional leadership and prepares students through early clinical immersion and community-connected nursing education.

What you'll do

• Lead undergraduate curriculum development and strategic direction
• support student progression and academic standards
• lead curricular evaluation and NextGen NCLEX preparation
• serve as Chief Nursing Administrator to NYSED and CCNE
• lead accreditation and regulatory reporting
• oversee program assessment and continuous improvement
• strengthen clinical partnerships and workforce pathways
• steward the school’s budget
• oversee the Clark Nursing Simulation Lab
• recruit, develop, mentor, and retain faculty
• lead daily academic and administrative operations
• participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dean of nursing

brent r. nicklas school of nursing

oneonta ny

hartwick college

academic leadership

nursing education

chief nursing administrator

ccne accreditation

nysed compliance

clinical partnerships

faculty development

clark nursing simulation lab

$135k–$145k annually

july 1, 2027 start

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• the posting describes a collaborative faculty environment, philanthropic support, and regional clinical partnerships.

Why this role

Senior academic leadership role with a July 1, 2027 start; designated Chief Nursing Administrator; leads a nursing program with early hands-on clinical immersion and regional healthcare partnerships; salary range $135,000–$145,000 annually.

About the employer

Hartwick College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.