Associate Dean for Nursing

Associate Dean for Nursing

Job no: 498700

Work type: Faculty Full-time

Department: Katz College of Science and Health

Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY

Categories: Education/Teaching

Position Summary:


The Katz School of Science and Health is seeking an Associate Dean for Nursing for our Nursing Program. The Associate Dean for Nursing serves as a senior academic leader within the Nursing Programs, participating in visionary direction for academic excellence, program effectiveness, and daily nursing operations. The Associate Dean is responsible for the oversight and development of the nursing faculty, setting course schedules, participating in nursing governance, contributing to curriculum and policy review and revision, teaching in courses or conducting research (tenured candidates) based upon expertise, and assisting in ensuring the programs meet state regulatory and national accreditation standards. Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to advance the Nursing Programs' mission.

Position Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• This is an essential leadership position and requires on-campus presence and weekly schedule flexibility to accommodate responsibilities to meet the demands of the Nursing Programs and to support the Senior Associate Dean.
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean, advancing the mission and vision of the Nursing Programs.
• Support faculty in implementing evidence-based teaching practices and integrating outcomes assessment.
• Oversee Clinical Education & Clinical Affairs.

Administration & Operations

• Oversee daily operations in Nursing Programs.
• Assist in budget preparation, resource allocation, and strategic planning.

Accreditation & Compliance

• Work with nursing leadership and faculty to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, licensing bodies, and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, self-studies, and documentation for program review and accreditation visits.
• Monitor evolving accreditation standards.

Evaluation & Outcomes Assessment

• Management of the comprehensive evaluation plan for all nursing academic programs, ensuring alignment with AACN Essentials (2021).
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of student learning outcomes, licensure pass rates, retention/graduation rates, and post-graduation employment data.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports to state, federal, and accrediting agencies.
• Chair the Nursing Assessment Committee and disseminate relevant information to nursing leadership and its members.
• Assist in mentoring faculty and staff in assessment, program evaluation, innovation, and scholarly dissemination related to educational outcomes

Other duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree required (PhD, EdD, or DNP).
• A research doctorate is required for tenured candidates.
• Qualify for a minimum academic appointment of Associate Professor (tenured) or Full Clinical Professor (non-tenure track).
• Current/unencumbered New York state RN license.
• Five (5) years of recent full-time nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in Nursing Program curriculum, evaluation, and accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuing professional development and interprofessional education.
• Experience with scholarship and grant acquisition.

Skills & Competencies:

• Applicants must have knowledge of the structure and organization of health and education systems
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• The ability to multitask and work both independently and as a member of a team
• Understanding of and appreciation for tenets of professionalism, confidentiality, and respect
• Capability to show a high level of dedication by meticulous follow-through with commitment, in a reliable and communicative manner.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter describing the applicant's experience related to the required qualifications
• CV, including publications and grants
• Names and contact information for three references.

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $200,000

About Us:


About The Katz College of Science and Health:

The Katz College of Science and Health, with 1300 master's and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University.

We are research scientists, tech builders, entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.

Katz College of Science and Health faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking, and builder mindset required to take on today's toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master's and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.

The Katz College of Science and Health is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world-and also deeply embedded in New York City's rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect, and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

ABOUT YESHIVA UNIVERSITY:

The mission of Yeshiva University - the world's flagship Jewish university - is to educate, empower, and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose, and drive to make the world a better place - for themselves and for future generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Advertised: Feb 19, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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