Vice Dean, Academic Affairs - School of Nursing

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Vice Dean for Academic Affairs provides overall administrative leadership for academic matters within the School of Nursing and reports to the Dean of Nursing. The role oversees new program development and approval, program quality, educational methods, accreditation, and policy development and implementation. Its scope is institution-wide. The Vice Dean provides strategic oversight of the School of Nursing’s BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, leading ongoing assessment, planning, and evaluation aligned with the school’s mission, strategic goals, policies, and external requirements. The position leads accreditation and compliance activities, represents the school in university and external academic matters, and supports students and faculty. The role also oversees academic budgets and resources, faculty management and development, educational innovation and technology, clinical simulation and interprofessional education, survey and academic data administration, and special projects. The Vice Dean maintains faculty responsibilities in their area of expertise and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a related field.
At least ten years of leadership experience.
Record of progressive leadership ability and accomplishment.
Experience with the educational process, faculty development and governance, student admission and matriculation, curriculum planning and development, fiscal and resource development and oversight, the research process, patient care, coordination of diverse groups with competing interests, arbitration, and group process.
Record of successful innovation and demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively.
Experience with accreditation and legal issues related to nursing school administration.
Evidence of scholarship in nursing through publications, presentations, and research.
Professional certification in an area of specialty practice.
Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas.
Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish goals.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and professionalism when dealing with a variety of individuals.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing multiple departments and budgets.
Supervisory and management skills sufficient to direct senior-level administrators, directors, and managers effectively.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in nursing, education, or a related field.
Significant experience in nursing education, academic administration, and scholarship.
If the doctorate is not in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Provider (APN, APRN).

Responsibilities

Foster academic excellence, collaboration, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Lead comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluation of academic programs in alignment with the School of Nursing mission, strategic goals, policies, accreditation requirements, and other external regulations.
Ensure the quality of all School of Nursing degree programs: BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD.
Collaborate with associate deans, assistant deans, directors, and data managers to design assessment instruments and establish school-wide goals and objectives.
Monitor action plans for achievement of goals aligned with the School of Nursing strategic plan and assist with future academic program strategic planning.
Lead accreditation processes, including oversight of self-studies, site visits, and administrative reports related to academic programs.
Coordinate assessment and reporting data required by accrediting and regulatory bodies with School of Nursing leaders and the UTMB Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Represent the Dean and School of Nursing at local, state, and national organizations, events, and meetings as needed.
Serve as the School of Nursing liaison to the university and other schools on academic matters, including representing the school on the Council of Deans Academic Affairs Committee.
Represent the School of Nursing in internal academic teams and with university and community constituents.
Participate in appropriate professional organizations and meetings.
Serve as the final appeals officer for School of Nursing dismissals, including discussions, timely responses, and feedback to administrators, committees, and General Counsel.
Provide communications as needed, particularly those related to faculty and students.
Coordinate School of Nursing academic program activities and resources with university academic systems.
Identify and obtain extramural funding for innovations and advancement of existing and new academic programs.
Develop and adhere to the academic affairs budget and approve training and project grants related to academic programs.
Participate in faculty recruiting and interviews led by Department Chairs and make recommendations to the Dean.
Conduct performance evaluations, counsel direct reports, recommend salaries, and work with UTMB human resources to resolve issues.
Plan faculty teaching assignments in collaboration with Department Chairs and assist them with teaching contingencies.
Maintain personal faculty responsibilities and activities in the relevant area of expertise.
Work with the Assistant Dean for Professional Development on monthly Hot Topics sessions, faculty development, and maintenance of the School of Nursing Faculty Accomplishments Database.
Lead oversight of academic organizational effectiveness, evidence-based education practices, and the impact and effective use of educational technology.
Develop and support the educational innovations division, including Apple Distinguished.
Manage the educational technology team supporting School of Nursing academic functions and online education.
Collaborate with Health Education Center leadership on School of Nursing clinical simulation and interprofessional education activities.
Oversee academic administrative needs, including affiliation agreements and contracts, out-of-state education authorizations, and use of School of Nursing academic dashboards.
Manage all School of Nursing survey responses.
Organize faculty space allocation needs with Department Chairs and collaborate with School of Nursing Communications and Development as needed.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure and perform related duties as required.