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.
· Manage course schedules with course and program coordinators.
· Conduct annual reviews with faculty and support their professional development.
· Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate academic policies for the College of Nursing.
· Assure adequacy of physical and fiscal resources that support the BSN programs.
· Provide educational consultation to faculty regarding the development of courses.
· Collaborate with other leaders in the College of Nursing, TAMU, the Health Science Center, and external stakeholders.
· Assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty.
Collaborate to assure quality student enrollment, retention, program completion, and licensure success initiatives.
· In partnership with Student Affairs and faculty, assure that policies support high quality student recruitment, admissions, and progression in the BSN program options.
· Create academic reports such as those required for: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas A&M System.
· Monitor program outcomes such as licensure exam pass rates, program completion rates, employment rates, former student satisfaction, and employer satisfaction.
Create a positive and supportive working and learning environment.
· Serve as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and consensus-building.
· Represent the College of Nursing on university committees and task forces related to academic issues.
· Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate faculty meetings and serve as an ex-officio member of other College of Nursing standing committees.
· Serve on the College of Nursing leadership team.
· Address stakeholder concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Assume a leadership role in the University, the discipline, and the profession of nursing
· Promote and advance the nursing profession and the Texas A&M College of Nursing locally, regionally, and nationally.
· Participate in professional organizations at a level expected for an academic leader.
· Build and maintain professional working relations with College of Nursing stakeholders.
· Seek funding opportunities for academic programs.
80% Faculty Appointment Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
Instruction in the College of Nursing is complex, given the practice nature of the discipline, Board of Nursing regulation, accreditation standards, etc. These expectations are broadly described as expectations to:
· Participate in and lead teaching excellence to assure ongoing academic program and simulation accreditation and national recognition as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
· Implement programs and courses with mastery of both didactic content and clinical education.
· Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
· Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
· Teach effectively in the classroom, clinical settings, simulation, and/or online environment.
· Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
· Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
· Evaluate student performance effectively.
· Advise and mentor students for academic success.
· Maintain posted office hours.
· Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
· Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications.
Research/Scholarship
General expectations include publications (related to pedagogy or assessment or, in some cases, peer-reviewed research unrelated to pedagogy), grants for teaching innovation, and presentations related to teaching and innovation at conferences.
Service
All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the college, and to the profession. Service activities include college and university committees, participate in accreditation or self-study writing, advisement of student organizations, and clinical practice, if is part of the assigned faculty role.
The anticipated start date 8/1/2025.