Senior Vice President and Dean - School of Nursing

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world‑renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

For over a century, UTMB has dedicated its efforts toward improving people’s health in Texas and beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school continuously explores opportunities to expand its offerings and interprofessional learning. The UTMB School of Nursing offers certifications, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level nursing programs. In addition to classroom lectures and state‑of‑the‑art simulation experiences, our programs offer clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a multitude of professional opportunities.

The Dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of the school and is responsible for its strategic, research, academic, clinical, and business affairs. Responsibilities include faculty and staff recruitment and empowerment, faculty shared governance, research productivity and funding, student enrollment and excellent student experience, programmatic development and growth, programs and schools’ national reputation and ranking, collaborations with other schools, the health system, and the community.

The next Dean will be a visionary leader and strategic thinker, deeply committed to advancing the school’s mission and will foster scientific discovery, support and strengthen academic programs, and enhance clinical outreach and service into the broader University and healthcare communities.

• Ph.D., Ed.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
• Masters or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• Eligible for or hold an unencumbered current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility in higher education, including significant experience in nursing education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Eligible for an appointment at Professor level, with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
• Chair of a Nursing department and/or experience as a School of Nursing Associate or Vice Dean – preferred

Interested candidates please submit a Cover Letter and current/updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington at saharrin.

Full Job Description will be provided to all applicants.

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted On 3/5/2026 | Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution | University of Texas Medical Branch | Job Location Galveston, TX