"Associate Dean, College of Health Professions"

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Associate Dean, College of Health Professions

Job Posting Number: 2026055TTL

Position Description
Texas State University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean in the College of Health Professions (CHP). This position is based at the university’s San Marcos Campus (SMC), home to 2 academic units in the College of Health Professions offering degrees in medical laboratory science, health administration, and health sciences. Additional CHP academic units are based on the Round Rock Campus, including nursing, physical therapy, communication disorders, respiratory care, health information management, and radiation therapy. This 12-month Associate Dean position will report to the CHP Dean. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Located in San Marcos and Round Rock, TX, Texas State University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity and is a public Hispanic-Serving Institution encompassing multiple locations across central Texas; employing nearly 1,400 full-time faculty and 2,000 staff, and offers its 40,678 students 99 bachelor’s, 91 master’s and specialists, and 16 doctoral degree programs through the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and Honors College. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu

General Description: Responsible for assisting the CHP Dean in the overall direction and coordination of the CHP, including budget, projecting the impact for new program development, outcomes assessment, accreditation, curriculum, enrollment management, faculty and staff performance management, and marketing activities for the CHP.

Primary Duties:

• Participate in day-to-day activities of the CHP.
• Work closely with the academic units as assigned by the dean.
• Review faculty tenure and promotion applications and annual performance reviews, as needed.
• Oversee faculty workload reporting.
• Prepare and report on CHP financials, including forecasting revenue and expenses.
• Actively participate in new program development in the CHP.
• Actively participate in programmatic accreditation self-studies and annual reports.
• Oversee the required CHP outcomes assessments.
• Serve as liaison to the university information technology unit and manage the computer replacement program for the CHP.
• Serve as a member of the CHP’s College Council.
• Serve as chair and/or facilitate college committees as assigned.
• Represent the CHP on university committees as assigned.
• Prepare such reports as necessary to fulfill the duties of the associate dean.
• Draft correspondence as needed to fulfill the duties of the associate dean.
• Represent the CHP at university events as assigned by the dean.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean.

Required Qualifications
The College of Health Professions seeks a distinguished individual to foster a dynamic and productive college environment. We invite applications from individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure.
• Educational Background: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Health Professional: Possesses a healthcare certificate or license in any health field.
• Leadership: Higher education leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Well-developed data analytics skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that would facilitate the successful execution of the duties of the position.
• Record of accomplishments with new program development, outcomes assessment, and programmatic accreditation, enrollment management, curriculum, and marketing activities.
• Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations.
• Peer Recognition: Recognized by peers for significant professional contributions, such as awards, honors, or special appointments.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54286

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54286 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.