Dean, Health Sciences Programs

Posted March 28, 2008
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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Mayland Community College has the following full-time position available:

Dean, Health Sciences Programs

COLLEGE DESCRIPTION

Mayland Community College is a small, comprehensive, community college located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.  The college serves over 8,000 general education, vocational, and technical students each year through curriculum and continuing education classes.  The college is one of the 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and serves an area of approximately 50,000 persons.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Instructional Services, the Dean provides leadership and direction for faculty members in the Health Sciences Programs.  The Dean maintains the operation budget; schedules classes and clinical affiliations; maintains compliance with accrediting agencies; and has the authority and overall responsibility of student admissions, progression, and graduation requirements as well as the development, implementation, and evaluation of program curricula.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must possess the following: (Show these and related qualifications on application)

Minimum Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate and a Master’s degree, one of which shall be in nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) calendar years prior full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Two (2) years full-time experience teaching in an Associate Degree or higher academic program
• Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation as mandated by the N. C. Board of Nursing
• Holds a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina
• Effective working knowledge of the policies, procedures of the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Effective working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, internet and e-mail services.
• Effective professional experience in teaching  curriculum/staff development, and conflict resolution
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members of the Board of Trustees, college staff, students, and with the general public.  
• Effective discretion in the handling of confidential information and sensitive materials
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.  
• Effective interaction and communication with other agencies to help any student with special needs.
• Commitment to learning the philosophy of this Learning College

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Nursing Education or a nursing doctorate from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years curriculum teaching experience
• One year experience as a coordinator/director of an A.D.N. Program
• Experience with computer-assisted instruction

RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND SALARY RANGE

The process for the recruitment and selection of the successful candidate will be based on the College’s Affirmative Action Policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.  The salary range is based on the institutional salary plan.

SCREENING DEADLINE: Open until filled

Screening of applicants for the position will begin on the deadline date with the position remaining open until a suitable candidate is selected. Applicants applying after the deadline cannot be guaranteed consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To help make your application file complete, please submit the following: 

1. Official transcripts from accredited institutions (all post-secondary institutions)
2. A completed MCC application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the MCC application.
3. Professional Statement: Please submit on one typewritten page listing your views concerning education in a community college system.
4. Verification of RN License.

Persons employed with Mayland Community College must successfully complete a probationary period for continued employment.