What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education (McAllen position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Texas A&M University College of Nursing is seeking a full-time, administrative faculty position as the Assistant Dean 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 titles of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor.
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.
The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 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 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.
Applicants interested in the academic professional track (non-tenure track) position must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/164186.
Applicants interested in the tenured or tenure-track position must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/164183.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Posted On 3/6/2025 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Texas A&M University Health Science Center Job Location McAllen, TX
Texas A&M University College of Nursing is seeking a full-time, administrative faculty position as the Assistant Dean 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 titles of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor.
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.
The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 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 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.
Applicants interested in the academic professional track (non-tenure track) position must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/164186.
Applicants interested in the tenured or tenure-track position must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/164183.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Posted On 3/6/2025 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Texas A&M University Health Science Center Job Location McAllen, TX
