Associate dean Jobs in Durham, NC

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Durham, NC

Job Type : Full-Time Faculty

Job Number : 24-25-00104

Division : Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department : Health and Wellness

Opening Date : 04 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Description

Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Assistant Dean in the Health and Wellness Department. The Assistant Dean, Nursing Education is the first-line administrator within the program area responsible for the planning, implementing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating all instruction and related program management activities.

Examples of Duties

General Operations :

• Plan, execute, and evaluate annual program goals, objectives, and related activities, based on the needs of the nursing programs, department, division, and College for improved performance;
• Recommend, implement, and enforce academic policies and procedures, administrative rules and regulations, and other controls intended to maintain order and the highest standards of instruction;
• Maintain communications throughout the nursing programs by a system of regular meetings with full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty and by means of written communications, utilization of committees, conferences, and / or other group management strategies;
• Maintain complete office records, as needed; process reports, forms, schedules and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner, checking for the accuracy and correctness of all data;
• Maintain supportive relations at all times with all other units and branches of the department, the division, and College and the designated hospital personnel, providing assistance to them in carrying out their respective functions and securing their cooperation for the program operations;
• Maintain communications with other North Carolina Nursing Directors.
• Seek and establish partnerships with other institutions and agencies that will benefit Associate Degree Nursing students.
• Oversee recruitment and enrollment strategies for nursing programs;
• Maintain a weekly work schedule designed to ensure proper supervision of program activities and regular attention to the administrative and instructional requirements of the position.
• Work with Dean, Health and Wellness to envision, establish, and implement department level decisions, initiatives, innovations, and direction.

Personnel Management :

Program Management :

Financial Management :

Instructional Management and Supervision :

Other Duties :

The Assistant Dean, Nursing Education, in addition to the noted above, will be responsible for working in close cooperation with the program directors of the nursing programs to include the following :

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience :

Supplemental Information

In pursuit with the North Carolina Board of Nursing rule : 21 NCAC 36 .0318 FACULTY, if the faculty does not hold a graduate degree- prior to or within the first three years of employment, have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment. Once completed, this education need not be repeated if the employing organization is changed. This education may be demonstrated by one of the following :

E) documentation of completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board. Criteria for approval shall include content in the faculty role in the curriculum implementation, curricular objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population, and expectations of student and faculty performance; or

F) individuals with prior teaching experience in an academic setting seeking a faculty position shall be evaluated by the Program Director to assess each individual's prior teaching experience commensurate with formal education in teaching and learning principles for adult education including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment

Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within the curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance.

A thorough understanding and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System.

Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community.

Ability to respect and work with social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual diversity.

Understanding of leadership styles and group dynamics

Competence in oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of preparation, administration, and monitoring of annual budgets.

Proven organization and prioritization skills that facilitate multi-tasking, accuracy and punctuality with assigned tasks.

Ability to see the big picture while giving close attention to details.

Knowledge of trends in nursing and nursing education.

Knowledge of accrediting body, regulatory agency, and legal requirements as they relate to nursing and nursing education.

Understanding of principles of adult education and student-centered active learning strategies.

Proficiency in computer technology as evidenced by competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word and current instructional technology.

Ability to function effectively under stress.

Demonstrated conflict resolution abilities.

Ability to plan and adapt to change.

Awareness of needs and expectations of student, colleagues, and community groups.

Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.

Ability to make presentations to small and large audiences.

Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to health technologies education.

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job :

Ability to sit and / or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.

Good eye / hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours :

The instructor is required to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week according to a flexible schedule that may include day, evening, and weekend responsibilities and / or duties.

Faculty should plan to spend a minimum of the required office hours on campus. The expectation is that faculty will also be on campus for any in-person meetings, departmental activities, and trainings. Faculty should plan to be on campus for seated courses (with time before and after class to meet with students as needed.) The Academics and Guided Career Pathways division reserves the right to review and update expectations for faculty.

Faculty should post a door schedule outside of their offices that reflects their on-campus office hours, virtual office hours, course meeting times, and any other activities that are recurring. Faculty are expected to be available during their scheduled work hours to both students and the college.

Faculty who are working remotely, should have access to proper technology to complete their assigned job duties. If access to technology is needed, the faculty can request technology from the college. The college will accommodate as available. Until the needed technology is available, faculty should report to their campus workstation. In the event of a power outage or internet failure, the faculty member should notify their immediate supervisor to develop a plan.

Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to health technologies education.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you currently hold an unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina?

Do you hold a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree in nursing?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of nursing practice in a clinical setting as a registered nurse?

Do you have at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience (classroom or clinical) at an institution of higher education?

Do you have at least 3 years of academic leadership experience in positions such as Director, Department Chair, Division Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean?

Do you have experience in the process of NLN / ACEN accreditation (self-study and site visit) and curriculum development and review?

Required Question