Dean of Graduate Studies

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is pleased to announce the search for the inaugural Dean of Graduate Studies.  Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the head of the Office of Graduate Studies and is responsible for leading the overall development and promotion of graduate programs, and operation of the office.  The Dean is expected to be a passionate advocate for faculty, students, and the community and to create a clear vision for the continued growth and development of graduate education at A&M-SA.

This position of Dean of Graduate Studies has the following strategic planning duties:

• Provides leadership, supervision, direction and sets strategic planning priorities for Graduate Studies in concordance with Academic Affairs planning and the university’s mission.
• Manages and oversees the Promoting Post baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans grant including: budget and fiscal matters, personnel management, assessment and reporting and project management, including working within federal guidelines and with program staff, external evaluators, and stakeholders.
• Oversees the processes by which graduate students are admitted, enrolled, supervised, retained, and awarded advanced degrees.
• Provides accurate and timely information concerning the Graduate Studies programs and procedures.
• Assists departments/programs in developing proposals for new graduate programs for consideration by appropriate faculty committees and university administration.
• Convenes the Graduate Council in reviewing and approving new programs and curricular changes and gives final approval for all revisions and expansions of the university’s graduate curriculum offerings and degree or certificate requirements.
• Allocates funding for graduate student support, including Teaching and Graduate Assistant funding, to the Colleges (academic deans) as appropriate.
• Supports, in collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership, external reviews of graduate programs and participates in each review process as appropriate, such as assisting colleges/departments/ programs in implementing recommended improvements resulting from such reviews.
• Supports colleges in marketing and advertising programs.
• Oversees hiring and training of employees; plans, assigns and reviews work; establishes goals and assesses performance.
• Acts on disciplinary issues, up to and including dismissal; addresses grievances and develops a plan for corrective action.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing and proposed systems and processes in support of graduate programs (enrollment, applications, curricular development) at A&M-SA.
• Collaborates with the colleges to maintain standards and procedures by which graduate assistants are selected and supervised.
• Oversees the review and approval of all theses/dissertations/graduate research projects
• Works with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on matters related to graduate education including off-campus upper-division and graduate courses and program requests and approvals.
• Takes an active role in the activities of the Association of Texas Graduate Schools, the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, and the Council of Graduate Schools in the U.S

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Eligible for tenure as a full professor at A&M–San Antonio.
• Ability to understand and implement policies and procedures regarding fiscal, personnel, and academic matters.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity creating and delivering innovative graduate programs.
• Commitment to working with and supporting a diverse population.
• Experience in developing and working with doctoral programs.
• Minimum of four (4) years of higher education experience serving in an Administrative/management capacity. 

The candidate should be willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and be familiar with the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation, culturally diverse student body at a growing institution.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Part of the world-renowned Texas A&M University System, and established as a stand-alone university in 2009, A&M-SA is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees to more than 7,300 students. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and is one of only 30 higher education institutions in the U.S. to have received the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education for its support of Latino student success. More than 77 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and approximately 60 percent are the first in their family to attend college. A&M-SA is a military-embracing institution. Currently, the university houses the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, and College of Business. In December 2022, the University heralded a new partnership with Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) and University Health (Bexar County, Texas Health System). The affiliation agreement brings three nationally recognized entities together to co-create and expand education pathways and research opportunities in high-demand health sciences disciplines, especially in a historically underserved region. 

City of San Antonio

San Antonio, with a population of over 1.5 million people, is the second largest city in Texas and the seventh largest city in the US. The city hosts many cultural attractions (e.g., the Alamo, San Antonio Missions, and six major museums [including a children’s museum]). San Antonio is a popular tourist destination. Some of the city’s tourist attractions include the River Walk, Sea World, and the Fiesta Texas theme park. San Antonio also has 257 parks and more than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails. Additionally, San Antonio hosts several major medical facilities including: the South Texas Medical Center; Brooke Army Medical Center; UT Health San Antonio and a VA Hospital.

Application Instructions: Please make sure to provide the following documents: An application cover letter to include three professional references and a Curriculum Vitae.  

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits: https://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf. Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. In compliance with ADA, if accommodation is needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.