Tenure-Track or Tenured: Associate Professor or Professor & Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education (Distant Site - McAllen)

Description

The Texas A&M University College of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time, administrative faculty position as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at our Distant Site in McAllen, TX. This position includes teaching in our nationally ranked undergraduate programs. The position is a full-time, 11-month appointment, beginning in August 2025.  The position is on-campus and in-person. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of (academic professional track) Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor or (tenured or tenure-track) Associate Professor or Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience.  

The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education leads and administers the development, implementation and evaluation of an outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) education program in McAllen.  The Assistant Dean collaborates with the Executive Associate, Associate and Assistant Deans to achieve mutual goals or address common concerns. 

This administrative appointment is an appointment in the College of Nursing. The Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of the college. The position will support the advancement of faculty, on both tenure and clinical tracks, and promote a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. The role is a 20% effort administrative appointment and an 80% faculty appointment. The effort assigned to the administrative role will progressively increase up to 50% as the numbers in students and faculty increase   during the next three years.

Texas A&M University and the College of Nursing

The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and PMHNP post-graduate certificate. Future plans include a PhD program, an Aerospace Nursing and Extreme Environment Health Care program, and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs. We are a growing college within Texas A&M University with programs located in Bryan, Texas (primary location); Round Rock, Texas; and McAllen, Texas with classes beginning in Spring 2026.

The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX. It is home to over 70,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

As a research‐intensive position at a Tier One research university, academic rank is commensurate with the candidate’s prior experience and record. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and startup package. Consideration will be given to applicants with a strong potential for, or growing, extramurally funded research programs. Candidates are expected to continue the development of or growth of their program of research and seek external funding while teaching and mentoring both students and fellow faculty.

I.     INTRODUCTION

The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education is a vital member of the leadership team who provides oversight and direction for College of Nursing program development and delivery including distant site operations and supervision of faculty and staff as assigned. The McAllen location is located at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center campus in the new Nursing Education and Research building (NERB) and offers the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The NERB is a 61,000-square foot building with classrooms, study areas and a 10,000-square foot clinical simulation center.

20% Administrative Appointment Duties and Responsibilities

Assume a leadership role in undergraduate academic programs.

·         Lead and manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program in a collaborative approach with the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, other leaders, and faculty.

·         Lead and oversee operations that support the BSN program options and sites.

·         Provide for faculty development in the area of curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and pedagogy.

·         Assign faculty workload in collaboration with the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and other College of Nursing leaders.

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