Dean, College of Rehabilitation and Wellness

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The inaugural Dean of the College of Rehabilitation and Wellness is the College’s chief academic administrator, overseeing current programs in Kinesiology, Social Work, Physical Therapy, and Counseling, as well as potential future programs such as Speech Language Pathology, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will champion student-centered, interdisciplinary rehabilitation and wellness education grounded in a holistic approach to health and well-being, serve communities in East Texas and beyond, increase the College’s research profile, and support the University’s commitments to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership. The Dean provides strategic and visionary leadership, advances academic programming, supports recruitment and retention, and pursues the College’s marketing, advancement, and accreditation priorities. The role oversees budgets, personnel, space, resources, and class scheduling, and fosters collegiality and professional development among students, faculty, and staff. The Dean promotes excellence in scholarship, teaching, university service, and community outreach while aligning College goals with University programs and strategic initiatives. The position supervises employees and requires travel and work beyond normal office hours as needed, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Social Work, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or a closely related discipline.
Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.
Successful administrative experience and leadership in a university setting comparable to department chair/head or higher.
Demonstrated administrative knowledge and skills, including budgeting and personnel management/supervision.
Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
At least eight years of teaching experience in higher education.
Evidence of commitment to student-centered education.
Experience with academic and professional accreditation processes, such as CAPTE or CSWE.
Experience with student recruitment.
Record of involvement with relevant professional organizations.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized.
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fundraising and securing grants to support educational initiatives and student scholarships.
Understanding of educational technology trends in higher education.
Commitment to research, performance, and experiential learning.
Successful experience in grant writing and management.
Experience with undergraduate- and graduate-level curriculum development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Experience fostering innovative community collaborations.
Experience with strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the College, including developing undergraduate and graduate programs.
Serve as the chief academic administrator of the College.
Increase the College’s research profile.
Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Services, and other units on recruitment and retention efforts.
Collaborate with University Advancement and Marketing on College marketing and branding.
Identify and pursue College advancement opportunities through donations and grantsmanship.
Manage budgets, personnel, space, and other resources efficiently and accountably.
Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning to pursue and maintain state and national program accreditation.
Oversee development of class schedules for each semester and/or term.
Foster a culture of collegiality and professional development for students, faculty, and staff.
Promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, university service, and community outreach through relevant programs, goals, and activities.
Maintain alignment between College goals, University programs, initiatives, and strategic goals.
Supervise employees.
Travel and work beyond normal office hours as needed.
Maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with Employee Only coverage available for $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; up to 83% of premiums covered for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses, and children.
Monthly paid vacation and sick leave accruals.
Eight hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
Voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
Professional development via LinkedIn Learning.
Employee Assistance Program.
On-campus wellness opportunities.