Dean, School of Nursing

Overview

TTUHSC El Paso invites applications for the position of Dean of the Hunt School of Nursing (HSON). This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to grow the school’s undergraduate and graduate programs while improving healthcare in the Southwest region by expanding the pool of qualified nurses. The ideal candidate will focus on the development and growth of nursing education programs, with an emphasis on the recruitment of highly qualified students and faculty.

The HSON is housed in its own 34,000 sq ft building. The Training and Education Center for Healthcare Simulation (TECHS) is a state-of-the-art accredited facility featuring multi-bed fundamentals labs, immersive manikin-based simulation suites, and dedicated exam rooms for standardized patient encounters and virtual reality training. The school’s CCNE-accredited academic programs include a 16-month Accelerated B.S.N. program, and an RN to B.S.N. program delivered in a hybrid setting of online, classroom, and clinical experiences.

The M.S.N. in Leadership is the school’s first graduate program, with plans underway to offer a DNP program in 2027.

• Ph.D. in Nursing; or a related discipline plus a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution; or D.N.P.
• Credentials appropriate for the rank of full Professor at TTUHSC El Paso Hunt School of Nursing, with an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence
• Texas license as a registered nurse or eligibility for Texas license as a registered nurse
• Minimum of five years of experience in academic nursing
• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education administration
• Proficiency in informatics, with experience in distance learning and telemedicine
• Demonstrated leadership in faculty management, recruitment, budgeting, staff development, accreditation, and program evaluation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to provide effective school leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and instructional methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice
• Awareness of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education

Candidates should apply online /elpasocareers#job-openings. Requisition 43255

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Richard Black, D.D.S., M.S. — Search Committee Chair
Dean, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
richard.black /

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

Posted On 3/4/2026