Position Description

Principal administrative officer of a college/library in the Texas Tech University System. The chief responsibility is the development, supervision, and operation of the academic programs of the college or school in accordance with established guidelines, governmental regulations, and the mission of Texas Tech. The dean and staff serve as consultants on all academic matters, such as course changes, choice of major, and degree requirements.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides visionary leadership for the education, research, and clinical service missions of the school
• Directs strategic planning, allocates resources to support growth, and advances the school's strategic priorities, in collaboration with associate deans, faculty, and university leadership
• Maintains a visible presence within TTUHSC El Paso and the external community, advocating for the school in interdisciplinary initiatives and representing it on the President's Executive Committee and relevant regional, state, and national task forces
• Oversees faculty recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development, including tenure and promotion review processes, in collaboration with university leadership
• Provides coordinated oversight of the nursing curriculum, ensuring excellence in academic programs and instructional methodologies
• Engages faculty, students, university leadership, and advisory groups in the review of academic goals, program outcomes, policies, and procedures to promote student success and program excellence
• Manages the school's budget, directs administration of grants and external funding, and leads development and fundraising efforts to support scholarships and program initiatives
• Leads development and advancement efforts to support scholarships, faculty initiatives, and departmental priorities, and ensures effective communication, contracting, and coordination of community engagement activities
• Cultivates strong relationships with the executive leadership of TTUHSC El Paso, its component schools, clinical partners, and community organizations
• Contributes to nursing research and education, while carrying a reduced teaching load consistent with administrative responsibilities
• Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior appointment at the rank of full Professor
• A national reputation as a scholar and an academic leader, with a documented record of achievement
• Sustained scholarly productivity, demonstrated through active research agenda or a record of externally funded projects
• Insight into emerging opportunities and challenges in nursing profession, nursing education, and the broader healthcare landscape
• Proven ability to lead an academic organization and to work collaboratively with community partners, interdisciplinary teams, and colleagues across a complex health sciences university environment

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nursing; or a related discipline plus a Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution; or D.N.P.
• Credentials appropriate for the rank of full Professor at TTUHSC El Paso Hunt School of Nursing, with an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence
• Eligibility for Texas license as a registered nurse
• Minimum of five years' experience in academic nursing
• Minimum of five years' experience in higher education administration
• Proficiency in informatics, with experience in distance learning and telemedicine
• Demonstrated leadership in faculty management, recruitment, budgeting, staff development, accreditation, and program evaluation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to provide effective school leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and instructional methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice, including current standards of care, and evolving models of clinical education
• Awareness of current trends and issues in nursing and nursing education

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.