Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank-Clinical, and Campus Executive Director for San Antonio Campus

Description

The Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for one (1) Clinical or Instructional Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position for a full-time, 11-month appointment with an anticipated start date of October 2026. Applications will be considered for titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities for this position as a faculty member include:

The Campus Executive Director, San Antonio campus is a critical leadership position at Vashisht College of Medicine, responsible for leading and directing the education and administrative operations of the college’s San Antonio campus. The Campus Executive Director (CED) serves as the point of contact for academic and administrative operations for the San Antonio campus of the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. This role is the point of contact for all aspects of medical education (UME, GME, graduate studies), faculty affairs, research, student affairs/services, clinical partnerships, and community engagement for the region. The CED will work collaboratively with main campus and centralized offices/leadership to ensure alignment. The CED ensures the delivery of high-quality medical education aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the Vashisht College of Medicine and compliant with accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership:
  • Provide academic and administrative leadership for the San Antonio campus, ensuring high-quality medical education aligned with VCOM's mission, with specific oversight of rural medicine initiatives, curriculum implementation, faculty engagement, and community partnerships.
  • Provide leadership and operational implemention/oversight for the San Antonio campus that aligns with the mission and strategic plan of the Central Texas region.
  • Collaborate with main campus leadership to implement and assess curriculum, educational policies, and assessment tools.
  • Promote academic excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and student performance.
• Faculty and Staff Development:
  • Recruit, appoint, and evaluate faculty and administrative staff.
  • Support faculty development, mentorship, and promotion processes.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, and academic integrity.
• Student Affairs:
  • In collaboration with the main campus and local student affairs leadership, oversee student advising, wellness programs, academic progress, and career development.
  • Serve as a liaison between students and the main campus for academic and administrative matters.
  • Promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Clinical and Community Partnerships in the San Antonio region:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliated hospitals, health systems, clinics, and community partners.
  • Ensure adequate and high-quality clinical training opportunities for medical students.
  • Represent the school in local healthcare, educational, and civic communities.
• Accreditation and Compliance:
  • Ensure campus operations comply with LCME accreditation standards and institutional policies.
  • Participate in self-study processes and site visits.
  • Maintain documentation and continuous quality improvement measures.
• Budget and Operations:
  • Develop and manage the campus budget in alignment with institutional goals.
  • Oversee campus facilities, resources, and administrative functions.

Information about Texas A&M University can be found online here: https://www.tamu.edu/about/index.html.

Together, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Health, and the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine are working to improve healthcare through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based care delivery.