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Position Number: 1790041
Location: Everett, WA
Position Type: Deans - Medicine

Associate Dean of Nursing

Posting Number: 02272
Department: Nursing/ Health Science

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Associate Dean of Nursing reports to the Dean of Health Sciences. This position oversees the Nursing Department at EvCC which includes coordinating the planning, development, review and assessment of the department and its programs . The mission of the Department of Nursing at Everett Community College is to prepare nurses to:
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and population groups across the developmental spectrum.
- Practice collaboratively with members of the healthcare team as providers of care, communicators, advocates

Typical Duties include:
- Budget: develop, monitor and manage nursing program budget
- Hiring/Staffing: Responsible for staffing courses, overseeing recruiting and hiring of nursing faculty
- Assessment/Supervision of Faculty: Observes and evaluates nursing faculty in their teaching in accordance with the schedule and manner dictated by the faculty contract; serves as administrative representative on Appointment Review -
- Committees for nursing faculty; assists associate faculty who meet criteria in becoming senior associates; supervises faculty in instruction, advising and in administrative duties for which they are receiving stipends or reassigned time in accordance with faculty contract
- Oversight of Programs: Monitors, manages and assesses the effectiveness of nursing department programs and promotes data-driven decision making. Attends and represents the views of Nursing faculty on administrative committees and advisory bodies such as Instructional Council and Dean's Council
- Program Approval: Keeps current on standards for evaluation of nursing programs in Washington State through applicable RCWs and WACs and contact with the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (Nursing Commission); completes annual report to the Nursing Commission and files Substantive Changes as required. Oversees compliance of NAC program with SBCTC and Nursing Commission requirements
- Program Accreditation: Keeps current on the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) policies and requirements; ensures compliance of program with ACEN Standards and Criteria, etc.
- Diversity and Cultural Competencies: Advances the College's commitment to diversity and building cultural competencies through monitoring, assessment and management of admissions policies and practice (including re-admission appeals), curriculum design and instruction, assessment and grading, and termination/dismissals; models cultural competencies in all interpersonal contacts
- Manage disputes, complaints and concerns of instructors about individual students or vice versa
- Foster a collegial and collaborative work environment for students, faculty and staff; promotes consensus-building models in groups meetings and other collaborative processes
- Coordinates and leads mentoring activities between full-time and part-time faculty and ensures that associate faculty are oriented to the College, the nursing program and their courses, and that they are developing professionally and growing as instructors
- Build and maintain partnerships with Nursing employers and clinical sites. Ensures affiliation agreements with clinical sites are developed, maintained, and updated and ensures compliance.
- Provides service to college by serving on committees, maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting ethical work conduct and maintaining professional relationships
- Attends and represents the program at CNEWS meetings and at other regional meetings for nursing educators and program administrators
- Ensures that admissions procedures and policies are faculty-driven and are in compliance with the policies and goals of EvCC

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters in Nursing or Masters of Science in Nursing from a nursing education program accredited by the United States Department of Education
An unencumbered Washington State Registered Nursing license or ability to be granted same by date of hire.
Preparation in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, or two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation
Curriculum development and administration experience
Five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education
Current knowledge of nursing practice at the associate degree program level.
Demonstrated cultural competence.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience participating in or leading an accreditation process.
Administrative or leadership experience in nursing education or health care
Grant writing and/or grant management experience
Experience using simulation in health professions teaching.

Physical Demands:
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Work Hours: Normal business hours are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Posting Date: 01/27/2020
Closing Date:2/24/2020
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Everett Community Colleges mission is to educate, equip, and inspire each student to achieve personal and professional goals, contribute to our diverse communities and thrive in a global society. Furthermore, the Colleges vision, strategic plan and core themes value, respect and uphold equity, cultural competence and inclusion. We are committed to hiring a Associate Dean of Nursing that exemplifies the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age.

Notice to Applicants

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Drug-Free Campus
In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security
EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.
This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Salary: $106,806.48 ($84,432.00 base salary, $22,374.48 Nurse Education Allocation)

To apply, visit https://employment.everettcc.edu/postings/4894