Academic Professional Track; Non-Tenure): Clinical & Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education Campus

Texas A&M University College of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position to serve as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at our Distant Site in McAllen, TX. This position includes teaching in our nationally ranked undergraduate programs. The is an 11-month appointment beginning in January 2027 or sooner if possible. The position is on-campus and in-person.

Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience.

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 at the Round Rock campus. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the Executive Associate, Associate and Assistant Deans to achieve mutual goals or address common concerns.

This administrative appointment is in the College of Nursing. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education. The position will support the advancement of faculty on academic professional tracks and promote a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. The role is a 50% effort administrative appointment and a 50% faculty appointment.

The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Leadership, DNP-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Extreme Environment Nursing, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs. We are a growing college offering academic programs, certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station, McAllen, Round Rock and online.

The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX.

It is home to over 81,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Located in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) is situated in one of Texas’s fastest-growing regions.

As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year-round—from the Fiestas de Palmas to the Texas Citrus Fiesta and Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights. Not far from South Padre Island, enjoy weekends on the beach, at the World Birding Center, or McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo.

For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.

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