Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing

Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world.

Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics.

BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility:
Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) seeks a visionary leader to serve as Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing. This executive role provides strategic leadership for all health sciences and nursing programs, ensuring academic excellence, innovation, and alignment with industry standards. The Dean will shape programmatic direction, foster faculty development, and champion student success in one of the most dynamic healthcare environments in the world.

• Provide strategic vision for health sciences and nursing programs, driving innovation in curriculum, simulation, AI, and telehealth technologies.
• Oversee accreditation processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and staff, promoting an inclusive and collaborative academic culture.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure financial sustainability.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community groups to expand clinical opportunities and research collaborations.
• Lead fundraising and external engagement initiatives, including securing grants and philanthropic support.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through measurable initiatives in faculty hiring, student recruitment, and curriculum design.
• Represent BMCC in internal and external forums and serve on institutional committees.

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

• MD, DO, doctoral degree in nursing, health sciences, or related field preferred.
• 5–12 years of progressive leadership experience in academic health sciences or nursing.
• Proven success in accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty management.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with educational technologies, clinical simulation, and telehealth.
• Record of scholarship and research leadership.

Dean

Salary range is $160,000 - $185,000; commensurate with qualifications, education, 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…