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POSITION LOCATION: Fort Morgan, CO
EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt-Administrative 260 days), 1.0FTE
PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Dean of Health Sciences is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and management of community and clinical partnerships for the college’s healthcare related programs. The Dean is the primary person responsible for all activities related to healthcare programs, including both degree and certificate programs. The Dean is a key member of the college’s Instructional Council, informing the team of area healthcare needs to guide program development and modification. The Dean will work with the Instructional Council in the implementation of new programs based on proper labor market analysis and services in accordance with the mission and strategic vision of MCC. The Dean collaborates with and represents the college within the Colorado Community College System through the Deans Council and other system-wide groups. In this role, the Dean advocates for the college’s interests while identifying and creating opportunities related to system initiatives, implementations, and strategic implementation.
The position requires substantial travel throughout the state representing the college on a regular basis. The Dean shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college’s commitment to the Guiding Principles.
For information about MCC, see the college web site: www.morgancc.edu
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a content area relevant to the offerings of the Health Sciences division, or in higher education leadership, workforce development, or other relevant area.
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in educational leadership and/or healthcare leadership.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a fulltime faculty member at the postsecondary level, secondary level, or equivalent teaching experience.
- Mastery of curriculum design and instructional practice/theory to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing instructional policies and/or programs affecting the entire college.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations.
- Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
- Leadership skills based on openness, consultation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
- Ability to travel as required by the position on a regular basis.
- Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects; maintain compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day/week and committee service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a content area relevant to offerings at MCC, including healthcare, higher education leadership, workforce development, or other relevant content area.
- Experience developing and implementing healthcare programs.
- Experience working in a community college.
- Experience teaching in a healthcare program at the post-secondary level.
- Experience working with state and federal workforce grants.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and initiatives.
- Experience with a variety of contemporary instructional delivery methods.
- Experience with grant management and oversight.
Anticipated Start Date: December 2026
Salary and Benefits:
$96,550 - $111,320, based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental insurance, vision, LTD & benefit package in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.
Application Procedures:
Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration, application packet must be received by October 31, 2026**.** All applicants must use the following link to apply: https://morgancc.edu/careers/. All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.
Complete application packets include:
- Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
- Complete and current resume
- MCC Employment Application: https://morgancc.edu/careers/
- Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
- Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position
Incomplete application packets may not be considered.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.
About Morgan Community College (MCC):
MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.
MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11,500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.
The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.
The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.
Guiding Principles:
MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work, both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity, (2) respect, (3) open and honest communication, and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCC’s work, and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.
Our Diverse Community:
MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution, MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants, if hired, should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational, social, financial, and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.
Background Check:
Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable to the position, driving history, credit check, and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.
Drug-Free Workplace:
As a condition of employment, each employee shall agree to abide by MCC's Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement. It is the policy of Morgan Community College that employees shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace by an employee is prohibited. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include termination. The policy in its entirety may be found on the MCC website: http://www.morgancc.edu.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:
Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.
Direct Deposit:
State of Colorado fiscal rules require all new hires to be placed on the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.
Former Employees:
Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on the employment application.
Affirmative Action:
For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator:
Amada Abbott
Executive Director of Human Resources
920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3129
Deputy Title IX Coordinator:
Gary Dukes
Vice President of Student Services
920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3111
Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.
Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.
Discrimination and Harassment:
Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.
Crime Statistics / Clery Act:
Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: www.morgancc.edu. The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape, 3) Non-forcible sex offenses, 4) Robbery, 5) Aggravated assault, 6) Burglary, 7) Motor vehicle theft, 8) Arson, 9) Negligent manslaughter, 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses), 11) Liquor law violations, 12) Drug law violations, and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request, an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.