Associate or Full Professor Faculty Administrative as Associate Dean Res

Description

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body for Associate or Full Professor Faculty with an Administrative Assignment as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Nursing beginning in the  academic year.

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field.
• Strong record of achievement in research, scholarship, teaching, service, and community engagement, consistent with expectations for the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including evidence of innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
• Established research agenda, with peer-reviewed publications and scholarly contributions that reflect growing impact in the field.
• Experience in securing external funding, with evidence of grant writing and participation in funded projects.
• Active involvement in professional organizations, including presentations at regional or national conferences.
• Documented university and community service, showing leadership, collaboration, and alignment with institutional mission.
• Eligibility for tenure, meeting all institutional criteria required for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
• License to practice in their related field.

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field.
• Distinguished record of excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, service, community engagement, and academic leadership, consistent with expectations for the rank of Full Professor.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence, supported by a sustained record of student mentorship, curriculum innovation, and pedagogical leadership.
• Sustained and impactful research portfolio, including peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and scholarly contributions recognized at the national level.
• Proven success in securing external funding, with a strong record of competitive grant acquisition from federal agencies, foundations, or other major sources.
• National recognition as a thought leader or expert in nursing or a related discipline, evidenced by invited presentations, leadership roles in professional organizations, editorial board service, or awards.
• Consistent record of peer-reviewed presentations at national and international conferences relevant to nursing or health-related disciplines.
• Documented contributions to university and community service, reflecting leadership, collaboration, and strategic impact.
• Eligibility for tenure, meeting all institutional criteria required for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• License to practice in their related field.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on 2/11/2026.

Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Location Rio Grande Valley, TX.