Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Nursing

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for its School of Nursing. The role involves providing leadership and oversight across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, fostering academic excellence, managing faculty and student affairs, ensuring accreditation compliance, and advancing the School's mission in education, research, and community service.

Highlights

Lead and implement strategic vision for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs (BS, ABS, RN/BS, DNP, PhD).
Collaborate with university academic leaders on curriculum and program innovation.
Recruit and manage faculty to achieve educational and research goals.
Oversee student affairs, advising, enrollment, scholarships, and retention initiatives.
Ensure compliance with accreditation and licensing standards (SUNY, COA, CCNE, AACN, NY State Office of Professions).
Provide guidance on faculty development, mentoring, and promotion pathways.
Manage technology integration including simulation, interprofessional education, and learning management systems (Brightspace).
Coordinate community and practice partnerships for clinical placements and collaborations.
Required qualifications include a doctorate in nursing, New York RN license eligibility, associate or full professor rank eligibility, and documented leadership and scholarly productivity.
Competitive salary; full-time, term faculty appointment; member of executive leadership reporting to the Dean.