Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor & Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education – Round Rock Campus
About the role
The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at the Texas A&M University College of Nursing will lead and administer the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program at the Round Rock campus. This is an 11-month appointment starting in August 2026.
Responsibilities
Assume a leadership role in undergraduate academic programs.
Lead and manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program in a collaborative approach with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, other leaders, and faculty.
Lead and oversee operations that support the BSN program options and sites.
Provide for faculty development in the areas of curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and pedagogy.
Assign faculty teaching assignments and associated workload in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education and other College of Nursing leaders.
Conduct annual reviews with faculty and support their individual professional development.
Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate academic policies for the College of Nursing.
Assure adequacy of physical and fiscal resources that support the BSN programs.
Provide educational consultation to faculty regarding the development of courses.
Collaborate with other leaders in the College of Nursing, Health Science Center, University, academic clinical partners, and stakeholders within the local community.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty.
Collaborate to assure quality student enrollment, retention, program completion, and licensure success initiatives.
In partnership with Student Affairs and faculty, assure policies support high quality student recruitment, admissions, and progression in the BSN program options.
Create academic reports such as those required for: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas A&M System.
Monitor program outcomes such as licensure exam pass rates, program completion rates, employment rates, former student satisfaction, and employer satisfaction.
Create a positive and supportive working and learning environment.
Serve as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and consensus-building.
Represent the College of Nursing on university committees and task forces related to academic issues.
Serve on the College of Nursing Executive Council.
Address stakeholder concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Assume a leadership role in the University, discipline, and profession of nursing.
Promote and advance the nursing profession and the Texas A&M College of Nursing locally, regionally, and nationally.
Participate in professional organizations at a level expected for an academic leader.
Build and maintain professional working relations with College of Nursing stakeholders.
Seek funding opportunities for academic programs.
Teaching
Participate in and lead teaching excellence to assure ongoing academic program and simulation accreditation and national recognition as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
Implement programs and courses with mastery of both didactic content and clinical education.
Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
Teach effectively in the classroom, clinical settings, simulation, and/or online environment.
Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
Evaluate student performance effectively.
Advise and mentor students for academic success.
Maintain posted office hours.
Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications.
Research/Scholarship
General expectations include publications (related to pedagogy or assessment or, in some cases, peer-reviewed research unrelated to pedagogy), presentations related to teaching and innovation, and seeking grant funding for teaching innovation.
Service
- All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the college, and to the profession. Service activities include college and university committees, participation in accreditation or self-study writing, advisement of student organizations, and clinical practice, if part of the assigned faculty role.
Qualifications
Required Education: Doctoral degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in a closely related field with a master’s degree in nursing.
Preferred Education: PhD in Nursing
Required Experience: Six years related professional experience in academic nursing education. Leadership experience in nursing education, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Five years as a full-time faculty member in a college or College of Nursing that offers traditional BSN education. Must have experience with nursing education accreditation, compliance with clinical agency requirements, and regulation by state boards of nursing. A history of leadership in nursing education that includes clinical, simulation, and classroom settings.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Current Registered Nurse license the State of Texas or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
Application Instructions
Applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/185124. Applicants must submit the following documents:
- (1) cover letter
- (2) detailed curriculum vitae
- (3) personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable;
- (4) contact information for five references.
Contact Information
Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Morton at jmorton@tamu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.