Dean of Nursing

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Working Title:

Dean of Nursing

Institution:

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Cloquet

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$89,275.00 - $142,953.00

Job Description

This position directs and manages the college's nursing and health disciplines including Nursing degree program, PSEO Health Occupations program, Nursing Assistant program and HLTH courses. Dean provides leadership in the area's accreditation, curriculum development, data analysis and evaluation, and planning. This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of college policy, as well as Minnesota Board of Nursing policy, and ACEN accreditation policy. This position also serves as part of the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College supervisory group and works in the best interest of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community college and the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

Salary Range:

$89,275 - $124,872 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing
  • Registered Nurse, CPR
  • Minimum of three years' nursing experience at the professional level
  • Minimum of two years' college teaching experience

Preferred Qualification

  • Doctorate in Nursing Education preferred
  • Certified Nurse Educator Certification (CNE)
  • Experience with nursing accreditation
  • Experience with nursing curriculum development and related evaluation practices
  • Experience working with faculty in a continuous improvement environment
  • Experience collaborating with tribal communities and/or culturally and philosophically diverse student populations
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills appropriate to a professional academic environment

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework (No) - Telework is not available

About

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission, we will:

  • Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
  • Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
  • Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
  • Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
  • Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
  • Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

Vision Statement

Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values

During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:

  • Respect: Manaaji’idiwin
  • Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
  • Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
  • Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
  • Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

08-17-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-22-2026

Close Date:

06-26-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Lori Jo Nikula Driscoll

Posting Contact Email:

lori@fdltcc.edu