Interim Associate Dean – Nursing (E) at Shoreline Community College

About the Department

Date of First Consideration: September 17, 2025
Salary Range: $130,000 – $145,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience (actual salary prorated for a 10-month contract)

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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 Interim Associate Dean of Nursing provides leadership and direction in the development, administration, and management of the Nursing and Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Program Programs (ACEN 1.8). This position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating these programs to ensure excellence and achieve program outcomes and strategic goals. This is a temporary 10-month position, with recruitment for the permanent position starting in Winter 2026. The incumbent in the temporary position is encouraged to apply for the permanent position.

Essential job duties include:

• Assures program development and excellence
• Facilitates development of long-range goals and objectives for the nursing program. (WAC 246-840-(4f) and assures that the rules of the Nursing Commission are effectively implemented. (WAC 246-840-(4h)
• 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. (ACEN 1.10)
• Justifies differences in nursing program policies from college policies by the purpose and outcomes of the nursing program. (ACEN 1.10)
• Uses assessment and evaluation strategies to maintain accreditation standards, regulatory standards in RCWs and WACS, American Nurses Association professional nursing standards, and The Joint Commission (TJC) safety standards
• Completes annual reports for ACEN and the Nursing Commission as well as ensures faculty preparation for site visits
• Monitors and analyzes NCLEX 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 Std 5)
• Notifies Nursing Commission of events per WAC 246-840-513 & 246-840-554 (3)
• Leadership & The Educational Environment
• Knowledgeable about the educational environment and participates in governance activities of the institution. (ACEN 1.1)
• Creates/ maintains an environment conducive to teaching/learning. (WAC 240-840-517(4))
• Maintains competence in the educator and administrative roles and engages in scholarship
• Facilitates recruitment, screening, and appointment of new nursing faculty based on required educational qualifications and experience consistent with college policies, contract, and regulatory standards (WAC 246-840-517 (4d & 4f)
• Establishes a goal for acquiring faculty with diversity in ethnicity, gender, clinical specialty, and experience (WAC 246-840-517 (4d)
• Orients and mentors faculty for their educator role and areas of responsibility and facilitates ongoing development (WAC 246-840-517)
• Facilitates faculty development and performance review for full-time and part-time faculty consistent with College policy, contract, and standards of professional nursing practice. (WAC 246-840-517 (4c))
• Encourages faculty to seek ways of improving clinical skills and methods of demonstrating continued educational and clinical competence.  (WAC 246-840-517 (4c)
• Maintains faculty records with licensure and credential documents    
• Establishes partnerships with communities of interest and professional organizations to promote excellence, enhance the profession, and benefit the community including such as the Nursing Advisory Committee, Council on Nursing Education in Washington State (CNEWS), Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), and Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization (MMPNO) (ACEN 1.4)
• Shares assessment of program outcomes with communities of interest and obtains input into program processes and decision-making. (ACEN 1.3)

Learning and Learner Development

• Maintains Nursing Program that prepares graduates to function in the health care environment
• Creates an environment that facilitates student learning and helps them develop behaviors expected of professional nurses
• Maintains policies for nursing students that are congruent with the college and are clear, consistent, and accessible, including accreditation status. (ACEN 3.1 and 3.2)
• Facilitates recruitment, selection, and advisement of students. (WAC 246-840-517 (4g) 
• Advises pre-nursing students and conducts monthly information meetings
• Assists with quarterly nursing graduations and NCLEX RN licensure applications
• Maintains student educational records in compliance with college policy and state and federal guidelines including complaints/grievances, interruptions, medication errors/near misses, exposures. (ACEN 3.5) 

Curriculum Design and Development 

• Formulates program outcomes and designs curriculum based on end-of-program student learning outcomes, standards, philosophy, mission, vision and core values of the Nursing Program
• Collaborates with students, faculty and administrators to maintain program standards and accreditation standards
• Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, incorporating evidence-based standards of nursing practice. (WAC 246-840-517 (4a)
• Maintains current Master Course Outlines (MCOs) for all nursing courses
• Maintains current Affiliation Agreements with clinical practice agencies that specify expectations for all parties and protect students. (ACEN 4.10)
• Develops quarterly schedules and room assignments in coordination with Division Secretary
• Represents program as Nursing Education Partner in North Puget Sound Clinical Placement Consortium and coordinates clinical placements, clinical requirements of faculty and students, and submits requests
• Develops articulation agreements with RN to BSN programs
• Coordinates activities with the Co-Advisors of the Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) and the Nursing Honor Society of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Programs (OADN)
• Shares assessment data with communities of interest and incorporates feedback into program processes and decision-making for quality improvement

Resource Management

• Prepares and administers the program budget with faculty input. (ACEN 1.9)
• Communicates and makes decisions regarding program needs, budget preparation and monitoring, and ongoing involvement with central administration and other units of parent institution (WAC 240-840-517 (4b)
• Monitors and recommends spending from the Shoreline Foundation nursing funds for scholarships, emergency funds, and professional faculty development
• Coordinates faculty assignments and workload

Position Duties

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution (ACEN 1.5); nursing education program accredited by national nursing education accreditation body (WAC 246-840-517, 2b)
• Preparation in education OR two years of teaching experience in nursing education (WAC 246-840-517, 2c)
• Experience in curriculum development, administration, program development and evaluation (WAC 246-840-517, 2d)
• Five years of relevant experience as a RN including two years of experience in nursing education (WAS 246-840-517, 2d)
• Evidence of relevant clinical practice experiences (ACEN 1.6)
• Current knowledge of nursing practice at the associate degree program level (WAC 246-840-517, 2f) and scope of ADN graduates 
• Experience with computer systems and clinical simulation related to teaching and clinical nursing practice

LICENSES

• Active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Washington State (WAC 246-840-517) or ability to obtain before employment begins)

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations including, but not limited to RCW, WAC, and ACEN standards
• Microsoft Office applications such as Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word programs
• Techniques for effective presentations and communication in a multicultural environment

SKILL IN 

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 temporary 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.

Other Qualifications

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’ suitability for the positions.

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