Department Chairperson, Nursing

Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - $118,024 Department School of Nursing Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date July 31, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation


Review Date


May 1, 2026

Position Overview

Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as the Department Chairperson for Nursing at Medical Campus. We are looking for dynamic leaders who thrive on creativity, technology integration, and industry-driven education. Candidates should have a background in leadership within academia or industry, with a proven ability to inspire teams and drive innovative educational strategies.

Drive Change - Revolutionize education by integrating real-world industry advancements into forward-thinking academic programs.

Expand Your Influence - Lead with vision while designing innovative curricula and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

Build & Motivate - Engage with top educators, professionals, and students to cultivate a learning environment that promotes creativity and excellence.

Lead with Flexibility - Take charge of shaping curriculum and partnerships in a role that empowers you to drive meaningful impact.


What you will be doing

• Provide leadership for the Nursing department, ensuring program excellence and growth.
• Oversee faculty hiring, professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and revise curriculum to maintain alignment with state, national, and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and build partnerships with healthcare institutions.
• Monitor student outcomes and implement strategies for retention and graduation success.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.

What you need to succeed

• Florida Licensed Registered Nurse or eligibility as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a master's degree in nursing with at least five (5) years of experience in nursing, including administrative, clinical, and/or teaching experience. Industry experience may include healthcare leadership, clinical practice, hospital administration, or policy development. All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Expertise in maintaining compliance with industry regulations, accreditation standards, and quality assurance measures.
• Proven ability to oversee personnel, financial resources, and operational strategies for organizational success.
• Extensive experience forging collaborations with industry leaders, community partners, and professional organizations.
• Strong leadership, strategic communication, and critical-thinking skills to drive innovation and efficiency.

If you are dedicated to advancing nursing education and developing future healthcare leaders, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact at MDC's Nursing department!


Essential Position

This function/position has been designated as "essential." This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College


Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.


EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY


Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.


To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. View email address on click.appcast.io