Associate Dean, Health Sciences

Pitt Community College•Main Campus, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Health Sciences provides administrative leadership, oversight, and coordination of Health Sciences programs. This position will report to the Dean of Health Sciences. The primary functions in this position concern management of planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health sciences programs in the Health Sciences Division. Provide visionary and operational leadership for Health Sciences programs, ensuring academic excellence, compliance with accreditation standards, and alignment with Pitt Community College’s mission to serve the community and workforce needs.

Requirements

An active unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a healthcare professional.
Master’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline or a related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in health sciences education, including:
Teaching experience in a health sciences program.
Administrative or leadership experience in curriculum development, accreditation, or program management.
Experience working with accrediting bodies and compliance standards (e.g., ACOTE, CAAHEP, CAHIM, JRCERT, JRC-DMS, CoARC, NLN, or other relevant healthcare agencies).
Experience in faculty supervision and development.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred (e.g., Ed.D., PhD., or DNP), especially for leadership and accreditation oversight.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative oversight and supervision of health sciences programs as delegated by the Dean, Health Sciences.
Compile and analyze data for program approval, evaluation, and compliance.
Serve as a liaison for managing resources across Health Sciences programs.
Ensure adherence to college policies and procedures within Health Sciences departments.
Collaborate with Program Directors, Department Chairs, and Student Services to maintain accurate student records and tracking systems.
Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation processes in alignment with college guidelines.
Participate in faculty workload planning in coordination with Department Chairs and Program Directors.
Foster effective working relationships with Health Sciences committees and serve as a resource for standing and ad hoc committees.
Provide academic guidance and assist with conflict resolution for students enrolled in Health Sciences programs.
Represent the division in college committees and task forces as requested.
Engage with community organizations to address local health education needs and strengthen program visibility.
Act as designee for the Dean when required and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide leadership in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Health Sciences programs.
Oversee scheduling of academic offerings to ensure consistency and quality across programs.
Monitor compliance with college policies, state regulations, and accrediting agency requirements.
Guide curriculum development and revision to maintain program relevance and alignment with industry standards.
Collaborate with college administrators, faculty, and curriculum committees to review and enhance Health Sciences programs.
Work with internal stakeholders to manage and analyze student, clinical, and academic data for program evaluation and improvement.
Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to create academic-practice opportunities that enhance student learning, support workforce development, and meet community health needs.
Assist the Dean in developing and implementing the division’s strategic plan in alignment with the college’s mission and goals.
Continuously assess progress toward strategic objectives and recommend updates as needed.
Engage in professional development and scholarly activities to support program excellence.
Mentor faculty in pursuing professional growth and scholarly endeavors.