Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON)

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON)

POSITION DETAILS

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON) at Hunter College is the flagship nursing school of the City University of New York (CUNY) and prepares collaborative nurse leaders promoting wellness and championing health equity in local and global communities. The HBSON invites innovative and visionary nurse leaders to apply for the position of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. We are seeking a strong, creative leader to serve in this important administrative role, which reports directly to the Dean and is a key member of the School Executive Leadership Team.

The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs will provide leadership in developing and implementing innovative undergraduate programs and curricula. Responsibilities include undergraduate student recruitment, enrollment, progression, graduation, and advisement; faculty and staff mentorship; assessment and outcomes evaluation; and engagement with academic practice partners as well as internal and external stakeholders. In collaboration with the Dean, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Executive Leadership Team, the Associate Dean will play an essential role in long range planning, program review, faculty workload, and budget, with accountability for accreditation, regulatory, and policy compliance related to the undergraduate programs.

The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs will actively engage with our vibrant academic community and contribute to our mission of excellence in nursing education. The essential functions of this key administrative position include in-person attendance at school, college, and other meetings that require a physical presence on campus, as well as other activities and related responsibilities as assigned that advance our School?s mission and strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

This 12-month administrative position is in the CUNY Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor?s degree and eight years of related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the School of Nursing.

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field; research doctorate preferred. If earned doctorate is not in nursing, must have a master?s degree in nursing.
• New York State license as a registered nurse required or following hire.
• New York State Nurse Practitioner Licensure (Adult/Gerontology, Family, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) is a plus.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in academic leadership or administrative roles in higher education.
• Undergraduate nursing education experience required.
• Accreditation and/or curriculum development experience is beneficial.
• Five (5) years of nursing practice experience is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and team building skills with varied internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills pertinent to outcomes assessment and budget planning.
• Academic teaching, scholarship, and nursing practice experience should align with the School mission and strategic goals.
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and other software systems.

CUNY TITLE

Associate Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range $175,000 to $205,000 with the potential for supplemental professional funds commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website, www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number31452.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts: new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Dec. 29, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position remains open after the initial round.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

Hunter College