Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
Palo Verde College is a publicly supported 2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time). Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge opportunities, and outstanding resources. We invite you to join our esteemed program during this exciting time as Dean of Nursing & Allied Health. Outstanding candidates for the position will have the opportunity to serve as the liaison to Nursing and Allied Health accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member’s contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College’s distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.
LOCATION
Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley’s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.
NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health plans, organizes, administers, and directs the programs, personnel, operations, and activities within the Nursing and Allied Health division. Implements and coordinates instructional planning objectives, manages and evaluates assigned instructional programs, oversees student learning outcomes, assigns and supports faculty, coordinates and directs communications, manages resources, and supervises personnel to effectively address the program needs. The Dean of Nursing & Allied Health supports District-wide initiatives to advance education through an equity mindset and the integration of inclusive, culturally competent practices to enhance awareness of student needs and identify best practices for accommodating diverse learning styles, responsible for compliance with accrediting agencies including the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For immediate and confidential consideration, please inquire with an updated copy of your Resume/CV and a Letter of Interest. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries and applications must be submitted to Jennifer Bradshaw, BSN: jbradshaw@kbic.com and/or academicnursing@kbic.com
Contact Information
Jennifer Bradshaw, BSN
Search Consultant – Academic Nursing & Leadership
Kaye/Bassman International Corp.
Email: jbradshaw@kbic.com and/or academicnursing@kbic.com
Phone: (972) 265-5218 – Direct
