Associate Dean, Graduate Programs

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a diverse and dynamic community united by a commitment to excellence, knowledge, and transformative impact locally and globally. As a Carnegie R1 institution, URI was recently ranked the No. 1 public university in New England and the 35th-best public university nationally by the Wall Street Journal.

URI’s College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and community engagement. Through innovative programs and strong clinical partnerships, the College prepares compassionate, skilled, and forward-thinking nurses to meet evolving health care needs. Our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, health equity, and evidence-based practice advances nursing science and improves outcomes across diverse populations.

The College of Nursing is seeking an Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. As a member of the College Administrative Leadership Team, the Associate Dean provides leadership in the development, planning, analysis, and administration of graduate programs.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor at URI, with eligibility for tenure. The ideal candidate will have graduate-level teaching experience; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; demonstrated collaborative and supervisory experience; and familiarity with accreditation standards and regulations relevant to graduate nursing education.

The position is based in Providence, Rhode Island, with a salary range of $,000–$225,000 USD. URI offers a State of Rhode Island benefits package, including BCBS Anchor medical and a college tuition waiver.

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. As the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce and regularly evaluates the effectiveness of those efforts.

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