Interim Associate Dean of Nursing

## Interim Associate Dean of Nursing Apply locations:
Fergus Falls:
MSTA
- Moorhead Campus:
MSTA
- Detroit Lakes Campus:
MSTA
- Wadena Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
August 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Working Title:

** Interim Associate Dean of Nursing
** Institution:
** Minnesota State Community and Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** MnSCU Administrator 4
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 220:
Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
** City:
** Fergus FallsMSTA
- Detroit Lakes Campus, MSTA
- Moorhead Campus, MSTA
- Wadena Campus
** FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
** Salary Range:**$85,136.00 - $
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* Working Title:

Interim Associate Dean of Nursing
**** Classification:
Administrator 4
**** Join Us at M State
*** Where your work helps create a success story for every student.
* Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‐centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.

With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‐college opportunities with a small‐college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‐focused culture.
** Why Work at M State?
** At M State, we are
* all in
* on student success.

Our work is guided by shared values of:
* Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
* Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
* Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.
** Position Overview
** M State is accepting applications for a full-time
** Interim Associate Dean of Nursing**. This interim appointment will run through June 30, 2027. The position serves all four campuses, with a primary work location based on the selected candidate’s preference at the Fergus Falls, Wadena, Moorhead, or Detroit Lakes campus.

The Interim Associate Dean of Nursing is a dynamic leader who provides strategic and operational leadership for our Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs. Partnering closely with faculty, staff, and the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, this role ensures high-quality, accredited programs that prepare students for in-demand healthcare careers. The Interim Associate Dean of Nursing oversees daily program operations, supports and develops faculty in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and builds strong relationships with clinical partners and community stakeholders.

This position also leads program assessment, ensures accreditation compliance, and drives continuous improvement efforts while aligning resources and budgets to advance student success and workforce readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

* Collaborating with the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing to support the administration and evaluation of nursing programs
* Providing leadership and supervision to nursing faculty and staff, ensuring equitable administration of labor agreements and strong performance
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders
* Developing and managing nursing program budgets in collaboration with…