Dean of the School of Health Sciences

Northwest Mississippi Community College•Senatobia, MS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Health Science discipline, Healthcare Administration, or Higher Education Leadership from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive administrative, management, or senior leadership experience within higher education or a complex clinical/scientific setting.
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time postsecondary teaching experience within a relevant discipline.
Must hold or be eligible for professional licensure in the state of employment (if applicable to the candidate’s clinical background).

Nice To Haves

An earned Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., DNP, etc.) in a discipline housed within or closely related to the college.
Demonstrated experience spearheading new program development, integrating high-tech simulation models, and/or modernizing legacy educational processes.
Verifiable evidence of measurably improving student retention, securing external grant funding, and/or scaling workforce partnership metrics.
Deep understanding of community college systems, as well as healthcare training standards and pedagogy.
Proven ability to manage complex departmental budgets, leverage data dashboards, and align resource allocation with institutional priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster consensus across culturally and socially diverse populations.

Responsibilities

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.
Establish deep, interactive relationships with regional healthcare organizations, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen educational opportunities and support workforce development.
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.
Support faculty in providing engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that promote student learning, clinical competence, professional development, and successful program completion.
Ensure that instructional, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments provide students with appropriate opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required for practice.
Infuse curricula with intentional use of cutting-edge learning models, including immersive virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) and advanced simulation education.
Develop non-traditional, flexible learning models such as stackable credentials, hybrid course designs, and accelerated transitions for working adults and diverse learners.
Use assessment data, student feedback, faculty expertise, workforce information, and program outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen educational quality.
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.
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.
Manage complex divisional budgets, optimize resource allocations using institutional dashboards, and oversee the procurement of specialized lab equipment and technology.
Support programs in maintaining compliance with institutional, state, professional, and programmatic accreditation standards while promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Provide administrative supervision to all SHS program directors, full-time faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff.
Mentor program directors to strengthen leadership capacity and build a sustainable internal succession pipeline within the SHS.
Oversee curriculum development, program reviews, and assessments to ensure high-quality instruction and academic relevance.
Ensure division-wide consistency in class scheduling, faculty workloads, hiring practices, and adherence to SHS and college policies and safety protocols.
Coordinate, expand, and secure critical clinical affiliation agreements and community contracts for supervised student practice.
Spearhead grant-writing, fundraising, and external funding initiatives in collaboration with Institutional Advancement.
Partner with College leadership to align academic programming with labor market data and industry-recognized credentials.
Provide data-informed oversight for divisional enrollment planning, recruitment strategies, and long-term program viability.
Drive tactical, student-centered advisory and mentorship initiatives to optimize retention and completion rates.
Maintain top-tier board pass rates and transfer success metrics across all health science disciplines.