Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

The Company is seeking a Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to join its dynamic and visionary leadership team. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Dean to advance a culture of scholarship and excellence across educational and clinical programs. This role is pivotal in providing strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of innovative academic and clinical initiatives. The Vice Dean will also be responsible for fostering an environment grounded in evidence-based practice, academic rigor, and meaningful collaboration, and will serve as an engaged faculty member, fulfilling teaching, scholarship, and service expectations. Applicants for the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs position at the company should be on a tenure track at the Associate or Full Professor level, with a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. The role requires a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to education, faculty development, research, and clinical practice, and who is eligible for RN licensure in Texas. Key responsibilities include providing visionary leadership, monitoring the effectiveness of academic programs, overseeing student affairs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing education, a history of research excellence, and the ability to represent the company at various academic and professional settings.