Interim Associate Dean of Nursing - MnSCU Administrator 4
Fergus FallsAll locationsFergus FallsMSTA - Moorhead CampusMSTA - Detroit Lakes CampusMSTA - Wadena Campus On-site
$85,136–$136,681 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
M State is accepting applications for a full-time Interim Associate Dean of Nursing . This interim appointment will run through June 30, 2027. The position serves all four campuses, with a primary work location based on the selected candidate’s preference at the Fergus Falls, Wadena, Moorhead, or Detroit Lakes campus. The Interim Associate Dean of Nursing is a dynamic leader who provides strategic and operational leadership for our Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs. Partnering closely with faculty, staff, and the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, this role ensures high-quality, accredited programs that prepare students for in-demand healthcare careers. The Interim Associate Dean of Nursing oversees daily program operations, supports and develops faculty in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and builds strong relationships with clinical partners and community stakeholders. This position also leads program assessment, ensures accreditation compliance, and drives continuous improvement efforts while aligning resources and budgets to advance student success and workforce readiness. Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing to support the administration and evaluation of nursing programs Providing leadership and supervision to nursing faculty and staff, ensuring equitable administration of labor agreements and strong performance Building and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders
What you'll bring
- Master's Degree with a major in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Public Health Nursing, or a nursing specialty
- Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse in the States of Minnesota and North Dakota
- Leadership experience in collegiate or clinical setting providing direct supervision
- Experience as a nursing instructor in a nursing setting
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
- Doctoral Degree with a major in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Public Health Nursing, or a nursing specialty
- Three to five years teaching nursing in an academic setting
- Three to five years' experience in administration of collegiate nursing program
- Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and evaluation
- Knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation process
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Highly effective communication skills