Dean of Instruction - Nursing & Allied Health - MnSCU Admin

Dean of Instruction
- Nursing & Allied Health
- MnSCU Admin-6

Ridgewater College seeks a Dean of Instruction for Nursing & Allied Health. This full-time, job-exempt position is unclassified with an unlimited academic employment condition.

Salary Range: $98,457.00 - $

The Dean of Instruction will provide leadership, supervision, and administration for instructional programs and related support staff on the Willmar and Hutchinson campuses across all instructional modalities of Ridgewater College.

• Develop, lead, and coordinate curriculum and program research, development, review, and assessment across on-campus, hybrid/blended, and online modalities; academic year course schedules and faculty loads; nurse tutoring services, fostering innovation and alignment with academic goals; supervise and evaluate instructional programs and courses in collaboration with assessment and program review committees; provide leadership to faculty for the evaluation of student outcomes and the use of data to improve programs;
  
  coordinate the academic program review process, ensuring the quality and timely submission of reviews; partnership programs, projects, and initiatives within the community, region, and Minnesota State system; community outreach with external stakeholders; coordinate program specialty accreditation processes.
• Lead and coordinate college-wide activities and initiatives focused on student retention and completion, including engagement with faculty and staff to further such efforts; engage in collaborative work to develop new programs and/or revise existing programs and course delivery with specific focus on supporting the College's Strategic Enrollment Management efforts.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, lead, and develop faculty and staff; conduct routine/scheduled evaluations; guide and support faculty professional development plans and related activities; review and process employee leave requests and time reporting; provide feedback for applicable faculty sabbatical proposals and reports; understand and adhere to terms of respective Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Plan, develop, and manage department budgets in collaboration with Vice President of Finance and Operations and in alignment with college mission, vision, and goals; seek out grant opportunities; administer grants and related activities as appropriate.
• Provide leadership aligned with mission, vision, and goals of the division and Ridgewater College; work with faculty and the Director of Marketing and Outreach to identify areas for focused promotion to increase enrollment; collaborate with Enrollment and Advancement staff on enrollment related initiatives and issues; lead or serve on faculty/staff hiring committees as appointed by the President; serve on various college committees, work groups, and related bodies;
  
  assist in development and implementation of college policies; administer College and Minnesota State policies and procedures; represent Ridgewater College at local, regional, state, and national meetings as requested by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Address student and/or faculty/staff concerns within the division; review and process student requests for atypical course additions/withdrawals; perform other duties as assigned to ensure academic and operational excellence while upholding a positive reputation of the College among external stakeholders.

Salary Range: $96,056 - $153,689

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Unencumbered Minnesota RN license at time of hire
• 3-5 years of experience in Nursing Education
• Demonstrate knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations
• Experience in college level classroom teaching
• Experience in activities that support continuous improvement across the college
• Evidence of interpersonal communication, human relations, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred

Qualification:

• Graduate degree in Nursing with an education concentration and/or Certified Nurse Educator
• Doctoral Degree
• Program specialty accreditation processes
• Supervisory experience in a union environment
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