Dean of General Education

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⛷️ Utah – Remote

⛷️ Utah – Remote

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Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

Jane and Robert Cizik School of Nursing, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), is empowering the next generation of nurses for a changing health care world. Within the unique interdisciplinary environment of the world-famous Texas Medical Center, the school is educating professional nurses as clinicians and scientists; discovering and translating advances in the biomedical and social sciences; and modeling best practices and innovation in clinical care.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic direction, development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the General Education curriculum. • Ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes, competency-based education principles, accreditation standards, workforce needs, and best practices in higher education. • Foster academic excellence by promoting rigorous, student-centered instruction and innovative teaching practices across all General Education courses. • Recruit, mentor, develop, and support a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders committed to student success. • Champion evidence-based curriculum design, instructional innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University. • Lead initiatives that improve student persistence, retention, progression, and graduation through proactive academic support and data-informed interventions. • Oversee remediation strategies and student success initiatives that strengthen college readiness and help students overcome academic barriers. • Advance online, hybrid, asynchronous, and technology-enhanced learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence. • Partner with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advising, Disability Services, and other university leaders to improve learning outcomes and the overall student experience. • Oversee assessment, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. • Serve as a key member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to institutional strategy, resource planning, and university-wide initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education. • Experience leading faculty, curriculum development, academic operations, and continuous quality improvement. • Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness. • Proven success leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. • Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline (preferred). • Experience implementing competency-based education (preferred). • Leadership experience supporting online and hybrid learning environments (preferred). • Experience advancing faculty development and instructional innovation (preferred). • Experience with regional accreditation processes, assessment systems, and learning analytics (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• A generous self-directed PTO policy that empowers you to take the time you need. • Paid holidays and a 401(k) with employer match to help you plan for the future. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. • Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind. • Professional development opportunities and world-class continuing education assistance to support your personal and professional growth. • A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions make an impact, and your voice matters.