Associate Dean, Innovative Program Development

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks an Associate Dean for Program Development to provide strategic leadership for academic, research, and professional programs. The role leads new program development, curricular planning, and evaluation, collaborating across schools to ensure workforce-relevant biomedical education.

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent guides curriculum innovation, program assessment, and professional development, while aligning with institutional

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a field related to the designated school or program with five years of leadership experience in an academic health science center or research-intensive institution directing educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor faculty, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and assessment of designated school or program.
• Leads the development of new programs and/or educational tracks, certificates or concentrations.
• Develops new courses and curricular plans for new programs.
• Leads course and program assessments and assists in curricular revisions.
• Collaborates with faculty, program directors and designated school or program leadership to ensure curricula reflect best educational practices in biomedical science education, emerging scientific areas, and workforce-relevant skills.
• Supports the development of training grant-aligned curricula and professional development initiatives.
• Works with programs, departments and designated school leadership to develop externally funded training programs.
• Plans and executes or supports professional development activities in collaboration with programs, designated leadership and staff.
• Oversees student lab selection process to ensure adequate resources and environments to support student training.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Educational program management

Education

PhD or MD in a field related to designated school or program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks an Associate Dean for Program Development to provide strategic leadership for academic, research, and professional programs. The role leads new program development, curricular planning, and evaluation, collaborating across schools to ensure workforce-relevant biomedical education.

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent guides curriculum innovation, program assessment, and professional development, while aligning with institutional