Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and results-driven leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Health Sciences. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and financial stewardship for the School of Health Sciences. The Dean oversees a robust suite of healthcare pathways—including Associate Degree Nursing (RN), Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic, Funeral Services Technology, Health Care Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing (LPN), Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology. The Dean works collaboratively with faculty, program directors, staff, students, college leadership, and community partners to support high-quality educational experiences and positive student outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a people-centered leader who blends transformational vision with strategic innovation and persistent execution to advance the college's mission. CORE PILLARS OF LEADERSHIP 1. Vision & Strategic Growth Future-Focused Mapping: Design long-term divisional strategic plans that support student learning outcomes, align with regional medical demands, rapid shifts in healthcare/biomedical technology, and state educational directives. Workforce Alignment: Establish deep, interactive relationships with regional healthcare organizations, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen educational opportunities and support workforce development. Institutional Synergy: Represent the College with state boards, external agencies, legislative partners, professional organizations, community advisory committees, and other partners to sustain and promote collaborative partnerships and enhance institutional growth. 2. Innovation & Academic Excellence Quality Instruction: Support faculty in providing engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that promote student learning, clinical competence, professional development, and successful program completion. Promotion of Safe and Effective Learning Environments: Ensure that instructional, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments provide students with appropriate opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required for practice. Innovative Learning: Infuse curricula with intentional use of cutting-edge learning models, including immersive virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) and advanced simulation education. Flexible Pathways: Develop non-traditional, flexible learning models such as stackable credentials, hybrid course designs, and accelerated transitions for working adults and diverse learners. Programmatic Adaptation: Use assessment data, student feedback, faculty expertise, workforce information, and program outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen educational quality. 3. Operational Execution & Stewardship People-Centered Leadership: Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including the recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and workload management of faculty, directors, and department chairs and adherence to SHS and college policies when navigating SHS student issues. Faculty Development: Foster a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment in which faculty and staff are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the School of Health Sciences. Fiscal & Facilities Governance: Manage complex divisional budgets, optimize resource allocations using institutional dashboards, and oversee the procurement of specialized lab equipment and technology. Compliance Safeguards: Support programs in maintaining compliance with institutional, state, professional, and programmatic accreditation standards while promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Academic & Personnel Management Supervision: Provide administrative supervision to all SH