Dean of Nursing Programs & Academic Innovation

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College seeks an instructional leader to oversee district-wide nursing programs, developing and evaluating vocational and associate degree nursing education, and ensuring accreditation standards are met. This on-campus role requires fiscal stewardship and strong collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners.

The Dean will coordinate curricula, schedules, faculty development, and program assessment, while guiding policy implementation and strategic planning within the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and nine years of teaching in a degreed nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license required.
• Approval by Texas Board of Nursing as incoming Dean of Nursing.
• Completion of transcript reflecting required education.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with budgeting and program planning in academia.
• Ability to lead a college-wide nursing program and committees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to develop policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage timelines and priorities.
• Experience coordinating clinical affiliations and externships.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for district-wide nursing programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing programs and curricula.
• Coordinate program integration with faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop class schedules and faculty development activities.
• Oversee syllabi, course outlines, and accreditation processes.
• Monitor budgets, equipment, and inventories for nursing programs.
• Lead program planning, strategic initiatives, and policy updates.
• Establish partnerships with external organizations and institutions.
• Supervise nursing faculty and staff, including performance reviews.
• Represent the nursing program on college committees and task forces.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget planning

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Curriculum development

Innovative teaching

Evaluation methods

Policy development

Project management

Time management

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Texas RN license

Texas BON approval

Job description

El Paso Community College seeks an instructional leader to oversee district-wide nursing programs, developing and evaluating vocational and associate degree nursing education, and ensuring accreditation standards are met. This on-campus role requires fiscal stewardship and strong collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners.

The Dean will coordinate curricula, schedules, faculty development, and program assessment, while guiding policy implementation and strategic planning within the