Dean of Health Sciences

Dean of Health Sciences

Job no: 493467
Work type: Full Time
Location: Fort Morgan
Categories: Administrator

POSITION LOCATION:Fort Morgan, CO

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS:Full-Time (Exempt-Administrative 260 days), 1.0FTE

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Dean of Health Sciences is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and management of community and clinical partnerships for the college's healthcare related programs. The Dean is the primary person responsible for all activities related to healthcare programs, including both degree and certificate programs. The Dean is a key member of the college's Instructional Council, informing the team of area healthcare needs to guide program development and modification. The Dean will work with the Instructional Council in the implementation of new programs based on proper labor market analysis and services in accordance with the mission and strategic vision of MCC. The Dean collaborates with and represents the college within the Colorado Community College System through the Deans Council and other system-wide groups. In this role, the Dean advocates for the college's interests while identifying and creating opportunities related to system initiatives, implementations, and strategic implementation.

The position requires substantial travel throughout the state representing the college on a regular basis. The Dean shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a content area relevant to the offerings of the Health Sciences division, or in higher education leadership, workforce development, or other relevant area.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in educational leadership and/or healthcare leadership.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a fulltime faculty member at the postsecondary level, secondary level, or equivalent teaching experience.
• Mastery of curriculum design and instructional practice/theory to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing instructional policies and/or programs affecting the entire college.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations.
• Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
• Leadership skills based on openness, consultation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to travel as required by the position on a regular basis.
• Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects; maintain compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day/week and committee service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a content area relevant to offerings at MCC, including healthcare, higher education leadership, workforce development, or other relevant content area.
• Experience developing and implementing healthcare programs.
• Experience working in a community college.
• Experience teaching in a healthcare program at the post-secondary level.
• Experience working with state and federal workforce grants.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• Experience with a variety of contemporary instructional delivery methods.
• Experience with grant management and oversight.

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026

Salary and Benefits:

$96,550 - $111,320, based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental insurance, vision, LTD & benefit package in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration, application packet must be received by October 31, 2026. All applicants must use the following link to apply: https://morgancc.edu/careers/. All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: https://morgancc.edu/careers/
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close:

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