Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Associate Dean for Research

The Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing is a vital member of the executive leadership team who leads the Office of Nursing Research and facilitates programs of research and scholarly productivity among faculty and students. The college is building research strengths and capacity in health promotion for rural and underserved populations, forensic nursing violence/trauma prevention, and health professions education. The primary position description is administrative, with 60% effort dedicated to the administrative role. The remaining 40% effort is dedicated to research, teaching/advising and general service.

Administrative Appointment Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Dean for Research represents the college at the University and Health Science Center (HSC) level in the area of research and scholarship priorities, collaboration, and scholarly development of faculty and students. Serves as the research leader with an annual plan for research growth and key performance indicators that is aligned with the University and HSC. Cultivates and grows faculty research and scholarship plans in alignment with strengths of the University and HSC. Responsible for leadership of the research and scholarly activities in the college.

Qualifications

Required Education: Research doctorate degree.

Preferred Education: Academic degrees granted from more than one degree-granting institution. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (unless prepared as a Master’s entry Registered Nurse). Master’s degree in nursing or related field. Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing. Completion of post-doctoral education.

Required Experience: Eight years related professional experience. Must be eligible for a tenured or tenure-track appointment and associate or full professor academic rank.  Evidence of progressive scholarly achievements including data-based publications and a program of extramurally funded research. Record of progressive leadership and development within a health-related academic and/or research environment. Excellence in graduate level teaching and mentorship. Prior experience establishing collaborative partnerships with other disciplines, health care agencies, and industry. Experience mentoring faculty in building productive programs of research and scholarship. Prior leadership experience in nursing, research, nursing education or health care. Experience with research program development, implementation and evaluation. Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity including extramurally funded research, refereed publications and scholarly presentations in a focused area of scholarship. Evidence of community partnerships with state and local government, communities and clinical agencies related to a focused area of research and scholarly productivity. Service and leadership in nursing and health-related organizations and associations.

Preferred Experience: Evidence of practice, teaching, or research recognition and excellence through certification, awards, or advanced professional education related to research. Teaching experience in more than one nursing program at the graduate level. Service to the community through leadership in committees, organizations, activities or civic groups. Administrative experience in directing activities and evaluating job performance. Service as a grant reviewer.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates leadership competencies. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and lead transdisciplinary and interprofessional groups. Manifests qualities of integrity, professional character, sincerity, honesty, emotional stability, creativity, and discriminating judgment. Exhibits breadth of interest in people; the profession; and in cultural, social and civic affairs. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.

Applications: Interested candidates should visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/Bryan-TAMHSC/Professor-and-Associate-Dean--title-code-or-Associate-Professor-and-Associate-Dean_R-008513

The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.