Associate Dean of Health Science and Nursing Job Wyoming area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Associate Dean of Health Science and Nursing

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Overview

Western Wyoming Community College seeks an Associate Dean of Health Science and Nursing to provide senior academic and administrative leadership for Health Science and Nursing programs, with primary responsibility for the direction, quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance of the Nursing Program, serving as the Nursing Program Director as required by state and accrediting bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Wyoming
Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience, including clinical practice
Minimum of two (2) years of college-level teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in nursing education or healthcare
Knowledge of nursing accreditation, curriculum, and regulatory standards
Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening test

Equivalency Statement For those candidates who do not exactly meet all minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as a Nursing Program Director or Associate Director
Experience with accreditation and regulatory reporting
Experience in community college or rural higher education settings
Experience with grant development and management
Master’s degree in Nursing Education

Responsibilities

I. Academic, Program, and Regulatory Leadership (Nursing Program Director)

Provides overall leadership and administrative oversight for the Nursing Program(s), including Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, and related health programs as assigned.

Ensures compliance with all requirements of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, accreditation agencies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Leads curriculum planning, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement in alignment with accreditation standards, workforce needs, and institutional priorities.

Oversees preparation, submission, and maintenance of all accreditation, regulatory, assessment, and reporting documentation related to nursing education.

Supervises, evaluates, and supports full-time, part-time, adjunct, and clinical nursing faculty in accordance with College policies and the Faculty Evaluation Plan.

Coordinates clinical education, work-based learning, and employer-embedded instructional experiences through partnerships with healthcare providers and community agencies.

Oversees nursing program budgets, equipment, facilities, and instructional resources.

Collaborates with outreach locations to ensure consistent quality and compliance in off-campus nursing instruction.

Leads ongoing assessment of student learning, licensure outcomes, and program effectiveness.

II. School and Academic Leadership (Associate Dean Responsibilities)

Provides leadership and administrative oversight for the School of Health Science and Nursing in alignment with College mission, strategic goals, and academic priorities.

Works collaboratively with faculty, program coordinators, and college leadership to support shared governance, curriculum development, and program review.

Supports faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development.

Collaborates with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and other academic leaders on scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and academic planning.

Represents the School on college-wide committees, accreditation activities, and strategic…


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