The School of Engineering Medicine (SEM) at Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor, commensurate with qualifications, and Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions. This is a full time 11-month, academic professional track (non-tenure track) faculty appointment with a start date in the Spring of 2025. The School of Engineering Medicine is headquartered in Houston, TX, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.
This position will report directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Medical Education. The Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions supervises and directs the staff and budget off the programs under the Offices of Student Affairs and Admissions, and is responsible for implementing policies and programming to support medical student academic progress from admissions to graduations: including student academic support, student advising, the learning environment, career development, and student wellbeing initiatives. All faculty are expected to conduct scholarly activities, to teach and supervise students in areas relevant to the mission and vision of the school and contribute service to the school.
Duties Include:
- Leads student affairs programs in accordance with school policies, governmental regulations, and institutional accreditation requirements to ensure that programs align with the goals and objectives of the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine and its medical education program
- Oversee the staff and departmental budget of student affairs to implement programs that promote medical student academic progress, to include student counseling, career advising, mentoring, professionalism, and student well-being
- Works collaboratively with medical students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership to foster a positive learning environment. This includes direct support and counsel to committees involved in learning environment improvement
- Responsible for the development of policies and procedures and maintains a current student website for the student affairs programs
- Oversee medical student events such as orientations, graduation, white coat ceremony, match day, and alumni relation activities
- Provides support for student government/student organizations
- Oversee all matters of student conduct - including protocols, procedures, and necessary decision-making
- Maintains an understanding of crisis management and serves as the primary contact for medical students regarding sensitive and confidential matters, counseling, and intervention efforts
- Oversee the institution's admission process including strategic enrollment management, admissions oversight, support of the admission committee in their duties, marketing and recruitment, policy development, stakeholder engagement
- Coordinate all aspects of student enrollment services including Student Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, Graduation, and Alumni relations with relevant university level offices
- Oversee yearly student awards and recognitions
- In coordination with academic affairs, work closely with Texas A&M Disability Resources to understand and implement reasonable accommodation for students with documented disabilities
- Oversee the students' residency application process including the generation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Serves as the institutional representative for student affairs in the LCME accreditation process as assigned by the Dean
- Supports student advancement in the curriculum in collaboration with the Student Promotions Committee
- Achieves and maintains a high level of professional development by attending conferences and facilitating ongoing education of the faculty and staff regarding student affairs and student life issues
- Participate in committees and other administrative duties as assigned
- Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned