Vice Dean of Academic Affairs

Description

This role guides the strategic direction of academic and clinical programs, fostering excellence in nursing education, evidence-based practice, scholarship, and institutional growth through collaboration with clinical and community partners. The Vice Dean also maintains an active faculty role, contributing to teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with rank and tenure.

The successful candidate will be on a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates must be eligible for RN licensure in Texas, hold a doctoral degree (PhD in Nursing or a related field, such as a DrPH), and demonstrate a strong commitment to education, faculty development, research, and clinical practice. A minimum of five years of experience as a collegiate administrator is preferred.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.