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Bellevue Community College Associate Dean of Nursing in Bellevue, Washington
Associate Dean of Nursing ABOUT BELLEVUE COLLEGE Bellevue College is a transformative institution that empowers individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. With a thriving community of over 19,000 students, we provide a high-quality, public, open-access higher education experience. Nestled on a beautiful 100-acre campus just 5 miles from downtown Bellevue, Washington, and 10 miles from Seattle, our college offers both convenience and a vibrant, diverse learning environment. We take pride in our distinguished faculty, with 90% holding a master's degree or higher, and an average class size of just 20.9 students per credit class. Our overall student-to-faculty ratio is an impressive 22:1, ensuring personalized attention and support. Bellevue College graduates see significant returns on their education, with a median annual salary of $81,900 for our 2-year degree alumni-the highest in Washington state. No other degree granting college in Washington offers a better 10-year return on investment (ROI) than Bellevue College. Nationally, we're ranked in the Top 15% for best associate degree colleges and in the Top 10% for best value schools for a bachelor's degree. ABOUT THE AREA Bellevue is celebrated for its rich cultural offerings, its beautiful natural surroundings and strategic location in the area's tech corridor which provides access to international companies. Rooted in the resilient spirit of the Pacific Northwest, we naturally embrace the beauty and restorative power of the outdoors, the excitement of world-changing ideas, and the sensory delights of fashion, art, and culturally inspired cuisine. From the Farmers Market to the Jazz & Blues Music Series, Museum Arts Fair, and Seafair Weekend Festival, Bellevue offers something for everyone. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, Education & Wellness, the Associate Dean of Nursing supports the delivery of instruction and student success by directly overseeing the instructional, fiscal and personnel operations of the nursing program and its components: an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program; a post-licensure baccalaureate in nursing (RN-BSN) program; continuing nursing education (CNE), which includes registered nurse refresher (RNR), as well as short courses; and, a nursing assistant, certified (NAC) program within the Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute (HSEWI), Instructional Division. The Associate Dean has budgetary authority and responsibility, for recruiting and hiring of part-time faculty, and is responsible for maintaining the currency of curriculum in alignment with the Washington State Department of Health, program accreditation, and college requirements. The Associate Dean of Nursing works closely with program chairs, faculty, and staff to achieve instructional goals. The Associate Dean also works closely with campus stakeholders, such as Basic and Transitional Studies (BATS), Student Affairs, Workforce Education, and the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives to implement new and continuing program initiatives, such as international clinical experiences and exchanges. The Associate Dean supervises about thirty-five employees overall. The Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute is composed of fourteen unique programs that address critical workforce needs in the region and nation. Each program focuses on providing education and training for professions in healthcare, education, and wellness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Earned Master's degree from a nationally accredited post-secondary institution in Nursing (MSN) and an earned Doctorate degree from a nationally accredited post-secondary institution in Nursing or health related or educational related discipline • Five years experience as a registered nurse • Two years experience in nursing education at the Baccalaureate or higher level (RN