Assistant Dean of Nursing

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Dean of Nursing position at the Walla Walla campus.

Location: Walla Walla, WA |
Department: ALLIED HEALTH |
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Closing: Continuous

Salary: See Position Description. Base salary range: $99,797 - $112,912. The position is eligible for an annual Nursing Educator stipend of 26%, with base salary plus stipend potentially reaching $125,744 - $142,269. As of 8/25/25 the posting reflects the new fiscal year’s salary range.

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. WWCC values learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. The committee is reviewing applications as they are received.

• The Assistant Dean of Nursing is responsible for managing the operations of the Nursing Education Program at the Walla Walla Campus. This position manages and evaluates faculty in accordance with institutional and state requirements. This position also assists the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health in ensuring alignment with strategic goals and institutional priorities. The Assistant Dean will serve as acting Dean of Nursing and Allied Health in the Dean's absence.
  
  This position reports to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.
• Leadership – Essential functions include:
  • Facilitate the development of long-range goals and objectives for the nursing program.
  • Lead faculty in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards (ACEN) and state nursing regulations, providing regular compliance updates to the Dean.
  • Assist in the development of program policies, nursing curriculum, outcomes assessment, and accreditation documentation.
  • Work closely with leads to align program outcomes with institutional goals and healthcare industry needs.
  • Assist in strategic planning, resource allocation, and policy implementation to support student success and program excellence.
  • Facilitate development and implementation of policies and procedures ensuring FERPA and NC-SARA compliance and quality instruction.
  • Assist in oversight of faculty adoption and implementation of curriculum revisions and development of new courses or programs as noted by state, partnerships, and advisory councils in collaboration with the Dean.
• Management – Prioritize competing responsibilities and oversee:
  • Lead faculty duties for both first- and second-year nursing levels.
  • Placement and orientation of student clinicals.
  • Compilation and maintenance of student and program records per guidelines.
  • Implementation of nursing ATI testing and Exam Soft for the WWCC campus.
  • Assessment planning for classroom, program, and department.
  • Address day-to-day challenges and ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Supervisory – Provide supervision and support to full- and part-time nursing faculty; recruit and orient faculty; mentor and evaluate staff.
• Student Success and Outreach – Assist in planning and implementing student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and advising for nursing students; monitor academic progress and collaborate with pre-nursing advisors and student services to improve access and success.
• Institutional and Community Service – Build relationships with faculty and external partners; participate in college committees; convene Nursing Advisory Council meetings; support faculty recruitment and professional development under the Dean’s guidance.
• Budget and Policy – Gather budget information, assess resource needs, and compile requests to support the nursing program; contribute to policy impact and compliance with accrediting bodies and state regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university by a national nursing education accrediting body.
• Registered Nurse (unencumbered license) in the state of Washington or eligible to be licensed in Washington.
• Five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Current…