Working Title:
Dean of NursingInstitution:
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's PlanCity:
CloquetFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$89,275.00 - $142,953.00Job 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:
08-17-2026Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-22-2026Close Date:
06-26-2026Posting Contact Name:
Lori Jo Nikula DriscollPosting Contact Email:
[email protected]Skills Required
- Master's degree in nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR certification
- Minimum of three years' nursing experience at the professional level
- Minimum of two years' college teaching experience
- Doctorate in Nursing Education
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification
- Experience with nursing accreditation
- Experience with nursing curriculum development and evaluation practices
- Experience collaborating with tribal communities and culturally diverse student populations
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills appropriate to a professional academic environment
What We Do
Minnesota State is a public higher education system comprising 33 colleges and universities with 54 campuses across Minnesota. As the largest higher education system in the state and the third largest in the U.S., it serves over 300,000 students annually, focusing on providing high-quality, affordable education and preparing graduates for successful employment.
