What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Healthcare position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
(More detailed description at the Tacoma Community College website!)
Position Summary
The Associate Dean of Healthcare provides administrative leadership and oversight for the Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs at Tacoma Community College (TCC) and collaborates closely with the Dean of Healthcare on planning and advancing college strategic initiatives. This role provides leadership in curriculum development, program assessment and continuous improvement, faculty development and performance evaluation, budget and financial management, and facilities planning.
The Associate Dean of Healthcare supports faculty and staff in the day-to-day execution of their responsibilities, ensuring departmental goals and project milestones are met and that work remains aligned with approved budgets. While the primary focus of the role is the Nursing program, the Associate Dean also supports the broader Healthcare Pathway by participating in division-level planning, contributing to cross-program initiatives, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and workforce needs.
Required Qualifications
Posted On 4/2/2026 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Tacoma Community College Job Location Tacoma, WA
(More detailed description at the Tacoma Community College website!)
Position Summary
The Associate Dean of Healthcare provides administrative leadership and oversight for the Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs at Tacoma Community College (TCC) and collaborates closely with the Dean of Healthcare on planning and advancing college strategic initiatives. This role provides leadership in curriculum development, program assessment and continuous improvement, faculty development and performance evaluation, budget and financial management, and facilities planning.
The Associate Dean of Healthcare supports faculty and staff in the day-to-day execution of their responsibilities, ensuring departmental goals and project milestones are met and that work remains aligned with approved budgets. While the primary focus of the role is the Nursing program, the Associate Dean also supports the broader Healthcare Pathway by participating in division-level planning, contributing to cross-program initiatives, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and workforce needs.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing required; a doctorate in Nursing or a related field preferred.
- Degree must be earned from an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of five years of experience in nursing practice as a Registered Nurse, which may include academic, clinical, administrative, or a combination of these roles.
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience in nursing education, or preparation in education that includes adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation; experience in curriculum development and program administration preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of nursing education and program operations.
- Unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State at the time of hire.
Posted On 4/2/2026 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Tacoma Community College Job Location Tacoma, WA