Dean of the College of Nursing, Physical and Allied Health

Position Category: Faculty Position Full-Time

Location: 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, New York, New York, USA

Advertised Salary: $85,900 - $105,900

General Description:

SUNY Niagara is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Nursing, Physical and Allied Health. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for academic leadership, program oversight, and strategic direction for all Nursing, Allied Health, and Physical Education programs. This role ensures compliance with all accreditation standards and promotes a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

The Dean is a key member of the College’s Academic Council and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and external stakeholders to align divisional goals with SUNY Niagara’s mission and strategic plan. This position also plays a pivotal role in faculty development, program assessment, and community engagement to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce.

About Our Nursing, Physical and Allied Health division:

The Nursing, Physical & Allied Health programs offer degrees in the fields of Dietetics, Health Studies, Licensed Practical Nurse, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Personal Training, Phlebotomist, Physical Education Studies, Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. Many of our programs provide clinical experiences in hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based facilities. Our labs provide hands-on experience with the newest technology and medical equipment in the field. We also have a simulation lab that will emulate real-life scenarios in our nursing programs.

Nursing is the second most popular major at SUNY Niagara, and our program is proud to be ranked #10 among New York’s best associate degrees in nursing. This ranking highlights our 95% NCLEX-RN pass rate, 87% NCLEX-PN pass rate, strong graduation outcomes, affordability, and extensive local clinical partnerships.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree with a major in nursing;
Current certification as a Registered Nurse in New York State
Experience in an administrative role in a higher education institution including budgetary responsibilities, monitoring or conducting staff and faculty recruitment, hiring, and supervision;
Experience with curriculum development and assessment of learning for nursing and/or allied health programs;
Experience with development and/or review of accreditation self-studies, program reviews, and/or responses to site visits;
Experience in conducting faculty orientations, evaluations, and classroom observations;
Experience with mentoring faculty;