Chief Academic Affairs Officer

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, the role provides strategic academic leadership for new programs, program quality, and educational methods, ensuring accreditation and policy development across all SON degree programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessment, planning, and data-driven evaluation, coordinating with SON leadership to advance educational initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in related field and 10 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in accreditation and legal issues related to nursing school administration.
• Evidence of scholarship in nursing through publications, presentations, and research.
• Professional certification in an area of specialty practice.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Foster a climate of academic excellence, collaboration and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Execute ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation of academic programs aligned with SON mission and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure quality of all SON degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD).
• Collaborate to design data collection tools for assessments and school-wide goals.
• Oversee accreditation processes, self-studies, site visits and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Accreditation experience

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Education

Terminal degree in related field

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, the role provides strategic academic leadership for new programs, program quality, and educational methods, ensuring accreditation and policy development across all SON degree programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessment, planning, and data-driven evaluation, coordinating with SON leadership to advance educational initiatives, and