Job description

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Hiring Department
School of Nursing

Location
University of Texas at Tyler: Tyler, Texas. This position does not allow for remote work.

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
The School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applicants who are creative, accomplished nursing education leaders for consideration as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the School of Nursing. The appointment also includes an Endowed Professorship. This is a 12-month administrative appointment. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will report directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for academic programs.
• Promote faculty and student success in the School of Nursing.
• Assist in advancing the legacy and mission of the school and university by providing excellent academic programs that meet the needs of the region.
• Provide general oversight and management of programs for academic integrity and quality control.
• Work collaboratively with program leaders and appropriate faculty to review, evaluate, and improve program curricula.
• Work collaboratively with program leaders on the development and administration of policies and procedures related to academic excellence, the success of students, faculty and staff, and to cultivate a supportive environment.
• Serve as a resource to program leaders for the management of program resources, including budgets and facilities.
• Develop and support external relationships to improve programs and strategically plan and develop new programs.
• Seek sources of outside funding, such as grants, donations, or contracts to advance school priorities.
• Advance the school and university’s commitment to research and scholarship.
• Lead strategic planning for academic programs in the School of Nursing.
• Assist the Dean with accreditation processes for the School.
• Assist the Dean in the preparation and delivery of reports to accreditation agencies and professional organizations.
• Serve as the Chief Academic Officer for the School of Nursing in the Dean’s absence.

Required Education/Experience

• Earned doctorate in nursing; master’s degree in nursing required
• Tenured at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Minimum of three years academic administrative experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience teaching in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Evidence of established program of research
• Evidence of funding
• Texas RN licensure

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience developing and evaluating programs
• Curriculum development and evaluation experience
• Program evaluation experience
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Demonstrated history of working collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, and students
• Evidence of building partnerships at the local, state, national, and international levels
• Experience in fund-raising

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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