The University of Texas Medical Branch
Associate Dean, Program Development - Graduate School
The Associate Dean for Program Development provides strategic leadership and oversight for program development, including oversight of existing academic, research, and/or professional programs. The role involves developing and supervising the implementation of new educational and professional development programs, evaluating all aspects of new and current programs, and working closely with the Dean and Associate Deans to support operations.
Key Responsibilities
- • Leads the planning, execution, and assessment of designated school or program.
- • Leads the development of new programs and/or educational tracks, certificates or concentrations.
- • Develops new courses and curricular plans for new programs.
- • Leads course and program assessments and assists in curricular revisions.
- • Collaborates with faculty, program directors and designated school or program leadership to ensure curricula reflect best educational practices in biomedical science education, emerging scientific areas, and workforce-relevant skills.
- • Supports the development of training grant-aligned curricula and professional development initiatives.
- • Works with programs, departments and designated school leadership to develop externally funded training programs.
- • Plans and executes or supports professional development activities in collaboration with programs, designated leadership and staff.
- • Oversees student lab selection process to ensure adequate resources and environments to support student training.
- • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- • Performs related duties as required.
Required
- • PhD or MD in field related to designate school or program plus five (5) years of leadership experience within an academic health science center and/or research-intensive institution directing educational programs.
- • An exemplary track record of mentoring faculty, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.
- • Ability to expand and execute designated school or program vision for its curriculum development and program administration by participating in and leading collaborative interdisciplinary groups and fostering a culture that supports innovative programs spanning knowledge creation, translation, dissemination, and impact.
- • A high level of emotional intelligence, strong influence, coaching and relationship skills, a reputation for transparency, integrity, fair-mindedness, high ethical standards of excellence, open communication and collaboration.
- • Established reputation for scholarship and leadership among national colleagues and leaders in their respective profession.
- • Exceptional conceptualization, organizational management, and leadership skills.
- • A high level of energy and confidence with a proactive attitude that promotes teamwork; a personal style that is positive and solution oriented.
- • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- • Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals.
- • Ability to analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
- • Ability to organize and present data in a concise manner.
- • Effective problem-solving skills.
- • A passion for students and commitment to professionalism.
Preferred
- • Seven (7) years of leadership experience.
Summary:
The Associate Dean for Program Development will report to the Dean and provide strategic leadership and oversight for program development within the designated school or program. This will include oversight of existing academic, research, and/or professional programs, and current and future programs as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for developing and supervising the implementation of new educational and professional development programs within the designated school or program and evaluating all aspects of new and current programs while working closely with the Dean and Associate Deans to support the operations of the designated school.
Scope:
As designated: academic, research, and/or professional program allows use across GSBS, JSSOM, SHP, SON, or SPPH
Responsibilities:
This is a full-time position. The allocation of effort may be structured to accommodate clinical practice and/or research activities, including effort supported by research funding, based on the candidate’s qualifications, funding availability, clinical responsibilities, and institutional needs. The specific distribution of effort will be determined at the time of appointment and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving research, clinical, and operational requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
1050 - William C. Levin Hall
Job
Executive - Business ProfessionalRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Director
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Aug 11, 2026, 12:19:30 PM
The Associate Dean for Program Development will report to the Dean and provide strategic leadership and oversight for program development within the designated school or program. This will include oversight of existing academic, research, and/or professional programs, and current and future programs as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for developing and supervising the implementation of new educational and professional development programs within the designated school or program and evaluating all aspects of new and current programs while working closely with the Dean and Associate Deans to support the operations of the designated school.
Scope:
As designated: academic, research, and/or professional program allows use across GSBS, JSSOM, SHP, SON, or SPPH
Responsibilities:
- Leads the planning, execution, and assessment of designated school or program.
- Leads the development of new programs and/or educational tracks, certificates or concentrations.
- Develops new courses and curricular plans for new programs.
- Leads course and program assessments and assists in curricular revisions.
- Collaborates with faculty, program directors and designated school or program leadership to ensure curricula reflect best educational practices in biomedical science education, emerging scientific areas, and workforce-relevant skills.
- Supports the development of training grant-aligned curricula and professional development initiatives.
- Works with programs, departments and designated school leadership to develop externally funded training programs.
- Plans and executes or supports professional development activities in collaboration with programs, designated leadership and staff.
- Oversees student lab selection process to ensure adequate resources and environments to support student training.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
- PhD or MD in field related to designate school or program plus five (5) years of leadership experience within an academic health science center and/or research-intensive institution directing educational programs.
- An exemplary track record of mentoring faculty, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.
- Seven (7) years of leadership experience.
- Ability to expand and execute designated school or program vision for its curriculum development and program administration by participating in and leading collaborative interdisciplinary groups and fostering a culture that supports innovative programs spanning knowledge creation, translation, dissemination, and impact.
- A high level of emotional intelligence, strong influence, coaching and relationship skills, a reputation for transparency, integrity, fair-mindedness, high ethical standards of excellence, open communication and collaboration.
- Established reputation for scholarship and leadership among national colleagues and leaders in their respective profession.
- Exceptional conceptualization, organizational management, and leadership skills.
- A high level of energy and confidence with a proactive attitude that promotes teamwork; a personal style that is positive and solution oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals.
- Ability to analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to organize and present data in a concise manner.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- A passion for students and commitment to professionalism.
This is a full-time position. The allocation of effort may be structured to accommodate clinical practice and/or research activities, including effort supported by research funding, based on the candidate’s qualifications, funding availability, clinical responsibilities, and institutional needs. The specific distribution of effort will be determined at the time of appointment and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving research, clinical, and operational requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
1050 - William C. Levin Hall
Job
Executive - Business ProfessionalRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Director
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Aug 11, 2026, 12:19:30 PM
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