GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean of Nursing is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating programs in 
the nursing division. Provides the overall direction and function of the nursing program and nursing 
assistant program as well as the supervision of program faculty for nursing and nursing assistants 
and staff. Develops and maintains a student-centered environment conducive to the teaching/ 
learning process. Establishes annual and long-term goals for the Nursing division, which includes the 
nursing assistant program. Reviews and implements the nursing curriculum, its program policies,
and procedures. Implements college procedures, i.e., course outlines, program
reviews, assessment of student academic achievement, and other procedures related to the 
operation of the nursing and nursing assistant programs. Serves as liaison with advisory committees, 
affiliated institutions, professional organizations, and local, regional, or state agencies to insure
the program meets the educational needs of the area and conforms to state regulations. 
Participates in the selection and assessment of full-time and part-time faculty. Promotes program 
enrollments through recruitment and retention efforts. Assures the application of established 
objective criteria for admission of students into the nursing programs. Develops and administers 
budget and resource allocation in accordance with college strategic plans. Oversees and maintains
national nursing accreditation and adherence to standards and criteria of the accrediting 
organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate degree with a major in nursing.
2. Seven (7) years of nursing experience.
3. Five (5) years of teaching, management, or academic administrative work experience or 
equivalent combination of experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
4. Valid Arizona driver’s license.
5. Arizona registered license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona 
under ARS Title 32, Chapter 15.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Doctorate degree in nursing.
2. Five (5) years of experience in nursing/allied health program management and academic 
administration.

About Northland Pioneer College

Northland Pioneer College (NPC) is a two-year commuter community college located in the heart of the Southwest, where the Colorado Plateau meets the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona. NPC offers classes at four campus and five center locations across Navajo and Apache counties. Our service area includes the tribal homelands of the Navajo, Hopi, and Apache peoples. NPC is a two-year, HLC accredited public community college celebrating its 50th year!

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