Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health science or wellness related field, education, higher education administration, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or academic leadership experience.

• Minimum of four years of teaching, training, academic administration, or related educational experience.

• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing programs, budgets, or organizational operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative or leadership experience in a community college or higher education environment.

• College-level teaching experience.

• Experience developing partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, or community partners.

• Experience with curriculum development, program review, assessment, and/or accreditation.

• Experience with grant-funded programs or other restricted funding.

• Knowledge of North Carolina Community College System programs, policies, and procedures.

• Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas.

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and continuous improvement.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

The Dean of Health Sciences and Wellness Programs (HSWP) provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership at College of The Albemarle. The Dean oversees nursing, allied health, and other health sciences and wellness programs. This position reports to the Vice President of Learning.

The Dean leads faculty and staff and oversees program quality and daily operations. A strong focus is placed on student success, academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Dean also works closely with College leadership to support institutional goals and priorities.

Healthcare education requires strong partnerships with employers and community organizations. The Dean develops relationships with healthcare providers, clinical partners, workforce organizations, educational institutions, advisory committees, and community partners. These relationships help ensure programs remain responsive to workforce needs and changes within the healthcare industry.

The Dean provides leadership for curriculum development, enrollment, scheduling, personnel management, budgeting, assessment, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. The position also supports clinical education and program-specific credentialing requirements. Student outcomes, licensure and certification results, enrollment trends, workforce data, and employer feedback help guide program decisions.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can balance strategic planning with daily operations. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills are important for success. The successful candidate should value student achievement, academic quality, workforce development, and community engagement.

This leadership opportunity directly supports the healthcare workforce of northeastern North Carolina. The Dean helps prepare students for careers in nursing, allied health, and other healthcare professions. The position also provides an opportunity to strengthen educational pathways that address regional healthcare workforce needs.

This position is primarily located at College of The Albemarle’s Elizabeth City Campus in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Regular travel to other College locations, clinical sites, and community partner locations may be required.

Apply today!!

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application through College of The Albemarle’s employment website. Applicants should include a current résumé, cover letter, and any other required supporting documents.

Please complete all sections of the online application, including your education and employment history. Résumés may supplement the application but should not be submitted in place of a completed application. Information provided in the application will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applications and supporting materials must be received by the posted closing date to receive consideration. Materials submitted by email will not be accepted in place of the online application.

Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by Human Resources regarding next steps.

Applicants who require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact College of The Albemarle Human Resources.