School of Nursing Assistant Director of Operations/Global Programs

School of Nursing Assistant Director of Operations/Global Programs Position Title: School of Nursing Assistant Director of Operations/Global Programs St. David’s School of Nursing (SON) at Texas State University (TXST) seeks a highly qualified and motivated leader to assist in managing the daily operations of the SON with a strong emphasis on supporting the Accelerated Online Programs. The Assistant Director will play a key role in advancing the growth of our programs in alignment with the vision, mission, and strategic plans of the SON, College of Health Professions, and the University.

Responsibilities: Assist the SON Director in overall operations management and strategic planning. Coordinate curriculum design, evaluation, and accreditation/compliance activities. Support faculty hiring, onboarding, development, evaluation, and workload management.

Act as a liaison between the Director, faculty, and students to facilitate effective communication. Provide oversight and support for student didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences. Participate in SON, College, and University committees or initiatives.

Required Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally and nationally accredited university. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally and nationally accredited university; if graduate degrees are in another field, at least 12 graduate‑level credit hours in nursing must have been completed. Minimum of two years experience as a nursing program dean/director in a higher education setting.

Five or more years of clinical experience in a health‑care setting. Strong interpersonal, collegial, communication, and leadership skills. At least five years’ experience as a faculty member in nursing education programs.

Evidence of leadership in nursing curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Evidence of leadership in academic nursing accreditation and compliance. Current unencumbered registered nursing license in Texas or eligibility for licensure.

Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with program vision, mission, and goals, as demonstrated during the campus visit presentation. For the rank of Clinical Associate Professor: record of accomplishments in scholarship, teaching, and service; minimum of five years of full‑time teaching experience in higher education. For the rank of Clinical Professor: record of significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service that demonstrate advanced expertise and leadership; minimum of ten years of full‑time teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with leading new program development and implementation at multiple levels of nursing education. Experience in mentorship, recruitment, hiring, retention, and evaluation of faculty. Experience with accreditation processes, preparation, and implementation of site visits.

Experience maintaining compliance with state, regional, and federal regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional policies. Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including simulation, virtual reality, online learning, telehealth, and best practices in nursing education. Record of successful grant funding with strong potential for additional funding.

Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations. Experience in building and promoting community relationships and partnerships in clinical or academic settings. Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr