Associate Dean – Nursing (E)

Job Description

Associate Dean - Nursing (E)   Shoreline Community College

Salary: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually

Job Number: ADNURSING26

Location: Shoreline College, WA

Department: Nursing Program

Position Summary

Date of First Consideration: April 8, 2026
Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience
(This position currently qualifies for a Nursing Educator Supplemental Stipend which is included in the posted salary)

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The Nursing Program at Shoreline College provides real-world instruction in the in-demand healthcare field. We are approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) at a higher rate than the national average.

The Associate Dean of Nursing provides leadership and direction in the development, administration, and management of the Nursing and Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Program. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating these programs to ensure excellence and achieve program outcomes and strategic goals.

Essential job duties:

Assures program development and excellence

• Facilitates development of long-range goals and objectives for the nursing program and assures that the rules of the Nursing Commission are effectively implemented.
• Develops/maintains written policies of the Nursing Program that are comprehensive, provide for the welfare of faculty and staff and are consistent with college policies, as well as legal, ethical, and professional requirements.
• Justifies differences in nursing program policies from college policies by the purpose and outcomes of the nursing program.
• Uses assessment and evaluation strategies to maintain accreditation standards, regulatory standards in RCWs and WACS, American Nurses Association professional nursing standards, and Joint Commission safety standards.
• Completes annual reports for ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), WABON (Washington State Board of Nursing), and the Nursing Commission and ensures faculty preparation for accreditation site visits.
• Monitors and analyzes NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) results which are used in program decision-making.
• Maintains current systematic plan of evaluation and uses evaluation data for program processes and decision-making (ACEN Standard 5).
• Notifies Nursing Commission of events per WAC 246-840-513 & 246-840-554 (3).
• Establishes partnerships with communities of interest and professional organizations to promote excellence, enhance the profession, and benefit the community, including but not limited to the program's Nursing Advisory Committee, the Council on Nursing Education in Washington State (CNEWS), and organizations such as the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).
• Represents the program to Clinical Placements Northwest (CPNW).
• Maintains current Affiliation Agreements with clinical practice agencies that specify expectations for all parties and protect students.
• Develops articulation agreements with RN to BSN programs.
• Assists with quarterly nursing pinning ceremonies and NCLEX-RN licensure applications.
• Maintains current Master Course Outlines for all nursing courses.
• Coordinates activities with the faculty and student advisors of the Shoreline College Association of Nursing Students and the Nursing Honor Society of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Programs (OADN).

Faculty

• Oversees quarterly schedules and room assignments in coordination with Division staff.
• Facilitates the maintenance of faculty records with credential and licensure documentation.
• Coordinates faculty assignments, workload, and professional growth.

Self

• Maintains competence in the roles of educator and administrator
• Engages in scholarship and professional growth.

Learning and Learner Development

• Facilitates student recruitment, selection, and advising (WAC 246-840-517(5h).
• Ensures that student policies and services support the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes (ACEN Standard 3).

Leadership and the Educational Environment

• Facilitates faculty development and performance review for full-time and part-time faculty consistent with the policies of the college and standards of professional nursing practice and encourages faculty to engage in continuing competence (WAC 246-840-517(5c).
• Facilitates faculty recruitment and appointment with a focus on acquiring faculty with diversity in ethnicity, gender, clinical specialty, and experience (WAC 246-840-517(5e).
• Evaluates clinical performance of nursing faculty in practice situations (WAC 246-840-517(5d)).
• Recommends faculty for appointment, promotion, tenure, and retention consistent with college and WABON standards (WAC 246-840-517(5f)).
• Participates in college and program governance (ACEN Criterion 1.2a)
• Develops and maintains expertise in assigned responsibilities, including administration and leadership of the nursing program (ACEN Criterion 1.5b).
• Ensures that faculty are educationally and experientially qualified for their assigned roles and responsibilities and are regularly evaluated to support the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes (ACEN Standard 2).

Curriculum Design and Development

• Ensures that the curriculum supports the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and is consistent with safe practice in contemporary healthcare environments (ACEN Standard 4).
• Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing program curriculum (WAC 246-840-517(5a)).

Resource Management

• Communicates and makes decisions regarding program needs, budget preparation and monitoring, and involvement with College administration WAC 246-840-517(5b).
• Administers and leads the nursing program; prepares the nursing program budget with faculty input; and administers fiscal resources allocated to the nursing program. (ACEN 1.6).

Program Development and Excellence

• Facilitates development of long-range goals and objectives for the nursing program. WAC 246-840-517(5g).
• Assures that WABON rules are effectively implemented. WAC 246-840-517(5i).
• Notifies WABON of events as identified in WAC 246-840-513, incident reporting, and WAC 246-840-553(3), substantive program change. WAC 246-840-517(5j).
• Guides the faculty in maintaining implementation of a current written Systematic Plan for Evaluation to determine the extent of the achievement of each end-of-program student learning outcome and program outcome including program completion rate, NCLEX-RN pass rate, and employment rate, to inform program decision-making to maintain or improve student or program performance. (ACEN Standard 5).

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience
 
• WABON requirements:
• WAC 246-840-517(2a). A BSN degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States department of Education and a graduate degree, OR a graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• WAC 246-840-517(2b). Preparation in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, OR two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation.
• WAC 246-840-517(2c). Curriculum development and administration experience.
• WAC 246-840-517(2d). Five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education.
• WAC 246-840-517(2e). Current knowledge of nursing practice at the associate degree program level.

• Additional college requirements:
• Experience with computer systems and clinical simulation related to teaching and clinical nursing practice.

Licensure
• WAC 246-840-517(1). An active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.

Skill in (at entry):
• Handling stressful or adverse situations, working well under pressure, helping to calm situations and individuals.
• Effective and clear communication in both oral and written English to a variety of diverse audiences.
• Multitasking/coordinating assignments while maintaining accuracy under competing deadlines.
• Working both independently and as part of a team, maintaining a service oriented and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work effectively in a busy open office environment.
• Actively contributing to a climate that values diversity and multicultural environments.
• Ability to stay current with assigned areas and adapt, learn and implement new information on a regular basis.

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment:
The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.

Terms of Employment/Salary:
This is a full-time administrative/exempt position with initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
 
• NEOGOV online profile, application, and supplemental question(s)
• Letter of interest addressing qualifications
• Current resume
• Unofficial Transcripts documenting highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the positions.

Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.

Other Conditions:

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

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