Dean of Health Sciences

Maricopa Community College district; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement for employees

ASRS Pension

Job summary

Mesa Community College (MCC) in the Maricopa County Community College District invites applications for a Dean of Health Sciences to provide leadership for Nursing, Health Sciences, and Counseling. This senior role shapes strategic planning, supports faculty development, and ensures accreditation compliance in collaboration with college and district offices.

The successful candidate will guide program assessment, lead an academic leadership team, and foster external partnerships to align health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health sciences or related field.
• Five years of academic leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Three years of teaching that includes curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic programs and instructional initiatives in a shared governance environment.
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

Dean of Health Sciences

Job ID: 323308

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

$111,666.61 - $145,166.29/annually, DOE

125

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Mesa Community College is currently seeking a Dean of Health Sciences to provide leadership and vision for academic programs, faculty, staff, and academic support within the assigned division, including but not limited to: Nursing, Health Sciences, and Counseling. As part of the senior academic leadership team, the Dean guides strategic planning; supports faculty hiring, development, and evaluation; advances assessment and program review; ensures compliance with accreditation requirements; and collaborates across the college to foster student learning, retention, and completion.

The Dean works collaboratively with academic and student affairs colleagues, department chairs, faculty, and staff; and ensures alignment with MCC's mission, values, and strategic goals. The Dean supports community and industry partnerships and actively engages with external partners to increase opportunities for students and to respond to community needs for programming.The ideal candidate is an experienced academic leader who demonstrates exemplary communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

40% - Strategic Leadership & Academic Planning

• Leads academic programs, academic student support programs, and instructional initiatives in a shared governance environment
• Guides evidence-based decision-making aligned with college and district strategic priorities
• Leads an academic leadership team comprised of department chairs within the dean's supervisory area
• Collaborates with academic and student affairs administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners to promote college initiatives
• Collaborates with partners to develop and promote higher education pathways, including dual enrollment and university transfer
• Addresses conflict involving faculty, staff, or students through timely, policy-guided resolution
• Advances college-wide initiatives related to teaching excellence and student success
• Actively engages with external partners to increase opportunities for students and respond to community needs for programming
• Collaborates with stakeholders within a shared governance environment to strategically expand the college's health care offerings

40% - Instructional Quality, Faculty Support & Accreditation

• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of faculty
• Promotes faculty professional development and instructional innovation
• Oversees program review, assessment of student learning, and curricular development
• Ensures compliance with institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements
• Works with community partners to secure and maintain clinical, practicums, and related workforce programs

20% - Administrative Leadership & Operations

• Oversees budget planning and resource allocation
• Oversees grant development and administration, including fiscal management, compliance, reporting, and achievement of grant objectives
• Supports schedule development and enrollment management strategies
• Participates in college councils, district committees, and community engagement efforts
• Leads special projects and ensures compliance with district, state, and federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in health sciences or related field, AND
• Five years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education, AND
• Three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development.

Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance.

No degree equivalency.

• A.Earned doctorate in a healthcare discipline, or an earned doctorate combined with a terminal degree in a healthcare field.
• B.Higher education teaching experience in a health sciences discipline, preferably in community colleges.
• C.Experience serving as a dean, department chair, program director, or equivalent academic leadership role.
• D.Experience overseeing institutional and/or programmatic accreditation activities across multiple academic disciplines with distinct accreditation, regulatory, and workforce expectations.
• E.Experience working with external stakeholders to develop and sustain workforce-aligned programs, including but not limited to clinical, practicum, or internship partnerships
• F.Proven success managing resource-intensive program budgets in an environment of finite college-wide resources
• G.One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

• Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days
• Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
• May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

Apply on or before October 16, 2026 to be considered.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.