Associate Dean, Program Development - Graduate School

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

Summary

The Associate Dean for Program Development will report to the Dean and provide strategic leadership and oversight for program development within the designated school or program. This will include oversight of existing academic, research, and/or professional programs, and current and future programs as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for developing and supervising the implementation of new educational and professional development programs within the designated school or program and evaluating all aspects of new and current programs while working closely with the Dean and Associate Deans to support the operations of the designated school.

Scope

As designated: academic, research, and/or professional program allows use across GSBS, JSSOM, SHP, SON, or SPPH

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD in field related to designate school or program plus five (5) years of leadership experience within an academic health science center and/or research-intensive institution directing educational programs.
• An exemplary track record of mentoring faculty, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to expand and execute designated school or program vision for its curriculum development and program administration by participating in and leading collaborative interdisciplinary groups and fostering a culture that supports innovative programs spanning knowledge creation, translation, dissemination, and impact.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, strong influence, coaching and relationship skills, a reputation for transparency, integrity, fair-mindedness, high ethical standards of excellence, open communication and collaboration.
• Established reputation for scholarship and leadership among national colleagues and leaders in their respective profession.
• Exceptional conceptualization, organizational management, and leadership skills.
• A high level of energy and confidence with a proactive attitude that promotes teamwork; a personal style that is positive and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals.
• Ability to analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to organize and present data in a concise manner.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A passion for students and commitment to professionalism.

Position Effort

This is a full-time position. The allocation of effort may be structured to accommodate clinical practice and/or research activities, including effort supported by research funding, based on the candidate’s qualifications, funding availability, clinical responsibilities, and institutional needs. The specific distribution of effort will be determined at the time of appointment and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving research, clinical, and operational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1050 - William C. Levin Hall

Job

Executive - Business ProfessionalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Director

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 11, 2026, 12:19:30 PM