Job Details

Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness

Position Number: 6884198
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness

Berkshire Community College

About Berkshire Community College:

Built on 180 acres of meadows, orchards, wetlands, and forest only minutes away from downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Community College reflects the natural and cultural diversity and richness of the Berkshires. Steeped in the New England tradition of compassionate individualism, we value independence, academic freedom, and the readiness to lend a helping hand. We are committed to providing an exceptional education and a wide range of opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our nearly 2000 students and our community through college transfer, workforce and career pathways, partnerships, and lifelong learning. Students and instructors enjoy active learning settings, current classroom technology, a professional recording and video production studio, pool and athletic facilities, a teaching kitchen, ten science labs, a supportive suite of student services, and an additional, interdisciplinary citizen science space, the Berkshire Science Commons.

Berkshire Community College encourages evidence-based teaching and helps faculty members avail themselves of many professional development opportunities, from frequent in-house training, and teaching-and-learning workshops to discipline-specific conferences. Within Academic Affairs, we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of collegial and collaborative learning focused on equitable student outcomes and inclusive relationships that promote curiosity and joy. Faculty and staff create innovative programs and opportunities that provide the knowledge and skills for students to thrive as globally minded, engaged community members and perpetual learners to better position students for successful transfer and employability. Therefore, we desire candidates who are student-centered, experienced with integrating high-impact practices within their teaching, skillful in online learning, and recognize that all members of the college community play a part in student learning and success.

About Berkshire County:

Berkshire County is unique. Nestled in the Marble Valleys of the Northern Appalachians, the Berkshires offer a remarkable variety of scenery and natural settings, inviting year-round outdoors activities at any skill level. The natural beauty is complemented by a lively arts scene, from the world-famous Tanglewood summer music festival to fascinating museums and a host of galleries and grassroots collaborations. Industry, too, has a long history in the region, Berkshire Community College being prominently involved in innovation and workforce development. The proximity to major metropolitan centers, Boston, New York City, and Montreal all within easy driving distance, contributes to the Berkshires' very special blend of rural and urban.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness is responsible for the leadership, planning, and administration of curricular programs and personnel activities within the Nursing, Health & Wellness Division. These responsibilities include curriculum and master schedule development; budget development and management; program compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; implementation of collective bargaining agreements; and other similar duties necessary to the functioning of the division. The Nursing, Health & Wellness Division includes nine academic programs, Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing Certificate, Physical Therapy Assistant (A.S.), Respiratory Care (A.S.), Health Information Management Certificate, Medical Coding Certificate, Massage Therapy Certificate, Health Science (A.S.), and Fire Science (A.S.). We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and student-centered leader dedicated to student success and fostering high impact teaching and learning.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for working with and providing leadership to faculty and staff in the Nursing, Health & Wellness programs. Ensures the on-going quality of the programs and currency of the curriculum to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Develops and maintains relationships with clinical facilities, advisory boards, and other Nursing, Health and Wellness programs within and outside of the state community college system.
Supervises the Program Administrator/Coordinators/Chairs in accordance with regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the faculty for the development, organization, and operation of the nursing, health and wellness programs to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
Works with the Academic Affairs Leadership Team to support the mission and vision of Academic Affairs.
Collaborates with faculty and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management staff to assist in the process of selecting students for acceptance into the Nursing, Health, & Wellness programs. Provides oversight for the readmission of students consistent with programs' policies and procedures.
Collaborates with the Academic Leadership Team to encourage and support an atmosphere of collegial learning focused on equitable student outcomes and inclusive relationships.
Provides administration, leadership, and supervision, to ensure the on-going quality of programs and curricular offerings through program reviews and assessment initiatives.
Works with facilities, IT, registration and off-campus site personnel to schedule and ensure currency, efficiency, and safety of instructional facilities on and off-campus, including traditional lecture spaces, laboratories, field placement locations, and technical facilities.
Participates in recruitment and hiring of faculty members and ensures appropriate orientation to their areas of responsibility.
Supervises and evaluates full-time faculty members, full- and part-time staff members, and adjunct faculty members.
Keeps abreast of significant events or changes in nursing, health and wellness education, methodologies, and techniques and maintains memberships in professional associations.
Adheres to the administrative guidelines and deadlines of collective bargaining agreements.
Collaborates with non-credit and workforce development at the College to develop and foster pathways from non-credit to credit-bearing curriculum in the division.
Performs other similar duties and responsibilities as necessitated or as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements:

A master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing.
A current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing,
Five years full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last eight years, with at least three years' experience in nursing education.
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of academic programming, accreditation, assessment, and curriculum development.
Knowledge of community college mission and commitment to serving a diverse student body is expected.
Previous experience as a nursing program department chair or administrator at a community college preferred.

Additional Information:

Source of Funding: State
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year; full-time; benefited
Area of Assignment: Academic Affairs
Supervisor: Vice President of Academic Affairs
Non-Unit Professional
Effective Date: August 17, 2026

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BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Director of Compliance and Advocacy, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Berkshire Community College is not able to offer employment-based visa sponsorship.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Successful completion of a CORI and SORI check will be required as a condition of employment.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume or CV by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board at https://berkshirecc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195792. Those selected as finalists will be required to provide the names, titles, institutions, and business and home phone numbers of three references.

Review of applications will begin February 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate finalists will be contacted approximately the week of February 23rd. Finalists will be invited to the College for an in-person interview approximately the week of March 9, 2026.