Dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services

Job Title

Dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The inaugural Dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services is the chief academic administrator of the College and its current programs:  Nursing, Kinesiology, Social Work, Physical Therapy, and Healthcare Administration. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will directly influence, lead, and serve the communities of East Texas and surrounding areas through student-centered, interdisciplinary healthcare education focused on meeting the complex physical and mental health needs of rural and underserved populations.  The Dean will also support the University’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the College including the development of new programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as the chief academic administrator of the College.
• Oversee College recruitment and retention efforts.
• Oversee College marketing and branding efforts.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for College advancement through philanthropy and grantsmanship.
• Manage budget, personnel, space and other resources with efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinate and facilitate evaluation and reporting requirements to maintain state and national accreditation of programs.
• Oversee class schedule development for each semester and/or term.
• Foster an organizational culture that supports collegiality and professional development of students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, university service and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
• Ensure coordination of the College with university programs, initiatives, and strategic goals.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Nursing, Kinesiology, or Social Work.
• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.
• A record of successful administrative experience and leadership in a university setting comparable to department head or higher.
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and skills/abilities in administration including, but not limited to:  budgeting and personnel management/supervision.
• Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Minimum of six (6) years teaching experience in a professional educational program.
• Evidence of commitment to student-centered education.
• Experience with academic and professional accreditation processes (e.g., CCNE, CAPTE, CSWE etc.).
• Experience with student recruitment.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate-level curriculum development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience with fostering innovative community collaborations, including those with healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated experience working with underserved populations and in underserved areas.
• Record of involvement with relevant professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with fundraising and securing grants to support educational initiatives and student scholarships.
• Demonstrated experience in new program development and implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other colleges and areas throughout the university.
• Understanding of educational technology trends in higher education.
• Commitment to research, performance, and experiential learning.
• Successful experience in grant writing and management.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 03/17/2024.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.