Dean of Nursing

Dean of Nursing Opportunity at Collin College

Position: Dean of Nursing
Location: McKinney, Texas
Status: Full-time
Company: Collin College, McKinney Campus
Specialty: Nursing Education
Rate: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.           

Dean of Nursing Job Description

Collin College is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative academic leader for the full-time position of Dean of Nursing. Located on the McKinney Campus in McKinney, Texas, this is an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of others by maintaining a positive teaching, learning, and working environment for faculty, staff, and students. 

The Dean of Nursing will lead the instructional programs in Nursing at Collin College. Create and manage budget for an academic division. Ensure compliance with college policies, THECB, SACSCOC, and programmatic accreditation agencies. Build relationships with community leaders both within and outside of the college to further the academic mission of the institution.

The Institution:

Collin College has had sustained growth over its 35-year history, but the last five years have been remarkable. Now serving more than 58,000 students and maintaining a reputation for academic excellence, it offers an unmatched combination of award-winning programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Collin College has the lowest tuition in-district of any of the 50 community college districts in the state, and the second-lowest tax-rate.

Over the last two years, Collin College has added 22 new degree and certificate programs (19 approved with three pending).

The college has added six new off-campus instructional sites that include one new dual credit site, one new site to train police and firefighter recruits as well as emergency medical technicians for a local community (the Public Safety Training Center), plus four new campus sites. Collectively, the new campuses comprise nearly 1,000,000 square feet – a 59% increase. 

Most significantly, the college has successfully pursued a level change from an associate degree-granting institution to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution, offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity degrees, with a third baccalaureate degree under development.

Collin College recently adopted and launched its new five-year Master and Strategic Plans for 2020-2025 with priorities and goals that are designed to help accomplish the goals outlined in the State of Texas 60x30TX Strategic Higher Education Plan.

The college holds the distinction of being a National Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. Collin College was the first in the state to win the designation when NLN awarded it to the college originally in 2011. The college’s Center of Excellence designation was renewed in 2015 and again in 2020. It’s now one of just four in Texas and remains the only community college in the state with the designation.

Your Role as The Dean of Nursing:

The Dean of Nursing will meet the required qualifications and experience and have the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:  

  • Serve as district-wide liaison for Nursing programs (i.e., Licensed Vocational Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing and RN-to-BSN programs); provide instructional, curriculum and fiscal leadership in support of the district strategic plan; develop and assess academic student success initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Nursing division, including enrollment management and overall day-to-day operation of the division.
  • Represent Collin in the local community and promote partnerships with stakeholders that furthers the College’s mission and vision.
  • Identify, develop, and promote new programs and initiatives to address the needs of students and the College service area; pursue grants and fundraising opportunities, serving as a liaison with the Collin College Foundation.
  • Provide leadership for the evaluation and review of existing programs within the Division; establish goals and lead faculty and staff in accomplishing goals for continuous improvement that contributes to institutional effectiveness and student success.
  • Oversee the evaluation of faculty performance conducted by program Directors and make recommendations for faculty contracts, academic and teaching improvement and provide leadership for disciplinary action.
  • Supervise the hiring of and provide ongoing training, mentoring support, and performance feedback for Program Directors and division support staff.
  • As District Discipline Dean, coordinate district-wide class schedules for assigned disciplines in collaboration with other deans.
  • Manage assigned support services and related facilities.
  • Remain knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with college policies and procedures, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and regulations, SACS Commission on Colleges Principles of Accreditation in areas of responsibility, and other external program accreditation requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with student and administrative services personnel to promote student success.
  • Engage in professional development relevant to the performance of the essential duties of the position.
Supplemental Functions:
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of classroom evaluation procedures and best practices
  • Knowledge of strategic planning process at Collin
  • Knowledge of academic assessment
  • Knowledge of SACSCOC principles/standards
  • Knowledge of college mission, core values, strategic goals, Board policies, and academic best practices
  • Knowledge of classroom teaching practices, assessment practices, classroom management practices, student learning styles, application of technology in a classroom environment
  • Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements, Collin programs, industry trends/standards
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Team management skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic accounting skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to analyze data
  • Ability to collaborate with various college and community stakeholders
  • Ability to think critically
  • Ability to facilitate meetings
Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Key Competencies – Requirements:

  • Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution required. If doctorate is not in Nursing, then a Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution is also required.
  • Seven (7) years of higher education administration and teaching experience in nursing instructional programs, to include two (2) years full-time teaching experience (or equivalent) and at least two (2) years of administrative-level experience is required.
  • Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas required. 
How to Become the Dean of Nursing? Start Here:

Submit a complete applicant packet:

  • A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position, not to exceed two (2) pages.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Names, addresses, contact information of three (3) professional references. 

To:

Dr. Richard Jordan
Lead Search Consultant
Kaye/Bassman International
Email: CCDON@kbic.com
Email: rjordan@kbic.com
Phone: 972.265.5337 – Direct

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.