Dean College of Nursing

Dean of the College of Nursing

• Syracuse
• Management & Professional
• Full-time
• Opening on:
  Jun 11 2026
• College Of Nursing
• State of New York
• Dean (Nursing), NSMH2
• 90051
• Management/Confidential (M/C)

SUNY Upstate seeks an innovative leader committed to promoting and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional practice and service as its next Dean of the College of Nursing. This is an opportunity for a creative academic leader to build on the current success of the College and its faculty and take it to the next level of its development as a national leader in nursing education.

SUNY Upstate, located in Syracuse, is the only academic medical center in Central New York. It is also the region's largest employer with more than 13,000 employees. SUNY Upstate is anchored by its four colleges—Graduate Studies (biomedical sciences), Health Professions, Medicine, and Nursing. Since 2006, student enrollment has grown by 16.4% as Upstate responds to the health care needs of the region and its biomedical research enterprise focuses on the most prevalent human diseases.

The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people per year.

SUNY Upstate College of Nursing (CON) is the only nursing program in Central New York embedded in an academic medical center. The CON supports a growing student body through flexible, career-advancing programs, including Accelerated BSN, RN to BS, MS, DNP, and several post-graduate advanced certificates.

Reporting to the President, the Dean of the College of Nursing will play a pivotal role in advancing a compelling vision that will define what it means to be a forward-thinking college of nursing and address the critical needs of the profession. The Dean will capitalize on opportunities for interdisciplinary and interprofessional programs and research within the university, while working to address the state's health care needs, including health care disparities and their negative impact, including the unique needs of a rural population.

An earned research Doctorate (Ph.D., DNSc, or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution with at least one graduate degree in Nursing, prior leadership experience gained within an academic setting, and credentials that merit appointment as a tenured full Professor in the College. NYS licensed/registered nurse (or eligible) RN required. The Dean must have a record that indicates the ability to grow the scholarship and research success of the College and demonstrated ability to generate financial support to achieve the goals of the College through engagement with donors, alumni, and the community.

Monday-Friday, days with flexibility

Witt Kieffer is assisting SUNY Upstate with this search. Applications should include, as separate documents, a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Greg Duyck, Claudia Teschky, Michael Anderson, MD, and Alana Penley at

Recruitment Office:
Human Resources