Dean, College of Rehabilitation and Wellness

Job Title
Dean, College of Rehabilitation and Wellness

Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department
Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Texarkana, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The inaugural Dean of the College of Rehabilitation and Wellness is the chief academic administrator of the College and its current programs: Kinesiology, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Counseling as well as future programs such as Speech Language Pathology, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will serve and strengthen the communities of East Texas and beyond by championing student-centered, interdisciplinary rehabilitation and wellness education grounded in a holistic approach to health and well-being. The Dean is expected to increase the research profile of the college and will also support the University's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the College including the development of new programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as the chief academic administrator of the College.
• Increase the research profile of the College.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Enrollment Services, and other units for the College's recruitment and retention efforts. Work collaboratively with University Advancement and Marketing for the College's marketing and branding efforts.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for college advancement through donations and grantsmanship.
• Manage budget, personnel, space and other resources with efficiency and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning (IERP) to pursue and maintain state and national accreditation of programs.
• Oversee class schedule development for each semester and/or term.
• Foster a culture that supports collegiality and professional development of students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, university service and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
• Maintain consistency of college goals with university programs, initiatives, and strategic goals.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training Social Work, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or closely related discipline. Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.
• A record of successful administrative experience and leadership in a university setting comparable to department chair/head or higher.
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and skills/abilities in administration including budgeting and personnel management/supervision.
• Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Minimum of eight (8) years teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of commitment to student-centered education.
• Experience with academic and professional accreditation processes (e.g., CAPTE, CSWE etc.).
• Experience with student recruitment.
• Record of involvement with relevant professional organizations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with fostering innovative community collaborations.
• Experience with strategic planning.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 11/16/2026

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [redacted].

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:
• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities