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Dean of Allied Health and Early Childhood

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 89557

Posted On 04/08/2026

Job Overview

To provide innovative and fiscally responsive leadership for departmental credit offerings and day-to-day operations. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality academic programs and comprehensive student support services that drive student retention and completion.

Master’s degree in a discipline area of oversight required. A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience at the post-secondary level or a combination of post-secondary and secondary teaching in a field related to area of supervision required. Ability to be credentialed via the NICC Quality Faculty Plan in the discipline area in which the candidate holds his/her Master’s degree. Commitment and willingness to participate fully in quality improvement at the personal, departmental, and institutional levels. Successful applicants should possess an understanding of the challenges facing higher education, embrace evolving technologies, and evidence an innovative problem-solving approach.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Provide consistent support and supervision to department faculty and staff while promoting professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Observe and evaluate classroom performance to recommend the hiring, retention, or dismissal of personnel.

Assist with district-wide schedule planning and faculty assignments to ensure operational efficiency.

Ensure all programs align with college, state, and accreditation standards while maintaining accurate curriculum files for publication uniformity.

Collaborate with the CLASS team to implement discipline assessment plans and measure student outcomes.

Facilitate the migration from traditional to competency-based programming and align department initiatives with the College Strategic Plan.

Monitor key program indicators to develop necessary action plans and lead the health area in the Perkins Community Local Needs Analysis process.

Promote student engagement and retention with a focus on co-curricular learning and completion.
Maintain an open-door policy to resolve grievances, mediate student conduct issues, and collaborate with the Learning Center on tutoring initiatives.

Assist with the development of a summer Allied Health bridging program and promote non-credit pathways through Business and Community Solutions.

Oversee operational budgets and monitor departmental supplies to ensure the strategic and efficient use of college resources.

Participate in NICC accreditation initiatives and complete additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Learning and Student Success.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

Phone

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Fax

creeryn@nicc.edu

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$70,400.00

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement


Qualifications

Education

Masters

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260408

End Date

20260531

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.