Senior Level Clinical Assistant Jobs
Senior level clinical assistant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of clinical workflows, quality standards, and the junior staff or care teams that depend on their direction. Openings are concentrated across Education, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions available and employers like University Of Washington, University of Florida, and SIU Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Texas A&M University College of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position to serve as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at our Distant Site in McAllen, TX. This position includes teaching in our nationally ranked undergraduate programs. The is an 11-month appointment beginning in January 2027 or sooner if possible. The position is on-campus and in-person. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience.
The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education leads and administers the development, implementation, and evaluation of an outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) education program at the Round Rock campus. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the Executive Associate, Associate and Assistant Deans to achieve mutual goals or address common concerns.
This administrative appointment is in the College of Nursing. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education. The position will support the advancement of faculty on academic professional tracks and promote a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. The role is a 50% effort administrative appointment and a 50% faculty appointment.
The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Leadership, DNP-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Extreme Environment Nursing, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs. We are a growing college offering academic programs, certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station, McAllen, Round Rock and online.
The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX. It is home to over 81,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Located in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) is situated in one of Texas’s fastest-growing regions.
As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.
McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year-round—from the Fiestas de Palmas to the Texas Citrus Fiesta and Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights. Not far from South Padre Island, enjoy weekends on the beach, at the World Birding Center, or McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo.
For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.
Job Responsibilities
50% Administrative Appointment
- Assume a leadership role in undergraduate academic programs.
- Lead and manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program in a collaborative approach with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, other leaders, and faculty.
- Lead and oversee operations that support the BSN program options and sites.
- Provide for faculty development in the areas of curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and pedagogy. Assign faculty teaching assignments and associated workload in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education and other College of Nursing leaders.
- Conduct annual reviews with faculty and support their individual professional development.
- Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate academic policies for the College of Nursing.
- Assure adequacy of physical and fiscal resources that support the BSN programs.
- Provide educational consultation to faculty regarding the development of courses.
- Collaborate with other leaders in the College of Nursing, Health Science Center, University, academic clinical partners, and stakeholders within the local community.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty. Collaborate to assure quality student enrollment, retention, program completion, and licensure success initiatives.
- In partnership with Student Affairs and faculty, assure policies support high-quality student recruitment, admissions, and progression in the BSN program options.
- Create academic reports such as those required for: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas A&M System.
- Monitor program outcomes such as licensure exam pass rates, program completion rates, employment rates, former student satisfaction, and employer satisfaction.
- Create a positive and supportive working and learning environment.
- Serve as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and consensus-building.
- Represent the College of Nursing on university committees and task forces related to academic issues.
- Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate faculty meetings and serve as an ex-officio member of other College of Nursing standing committees as determined by the Dean.
- Serve on the College of Nursing Executive Council.
- Address stakeholder concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Assume a leadership role in the University, discipline, and profession of nursing.
- Promote and advance the nursing profession and the Texas A&M College of Nursing locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Participate in professional organizations at a level expected for an academic leader.
- Build and maintain professional working relations with College of Nursing stakeholders.
- Seek funding opportunities for academic programs.
30% Teaching
Instruction in the College of Nursing is complex, given the practice nature of the discipline, Board of Nursing regulation, accreditation standards, etc. These expectations are broadly described as expectations to:
- Participate in and lead teaching excellence to assure ongoing academic program and simulation accreditation and national recognition as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
- Implement programs and courses with mastery of both didactic content and clinical education.
- Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
- Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
- Teach effectively in the classroom, clinical settings, simulation, and/or online environment.
- Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
- Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
- Evaluate student performance effectively.
- Advise and mentor students for academic success.
- Maintain posted office hours.
- Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
- Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications.
10% Research/Scholarship
General expectations include publications (related to pedagogy or assessment or, in some cases, peer-reviewed research unrelated to pedagogy), presentations related to teaching and innovation, and seeking grant funding for teaching innovation.
10% Service
All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the college, and to the profession. Service activities include college and university committees, participation in accreditation or self-study writing, advisement of student organizations, and clinical practice, if part of the assigned faculty role.
The anticipated start date is no later than January 1, 2027.
Description
Texas A&M University College of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position to serve as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at our Distant Site in McAllen, TX. This position includes teaching in our nationally ranked undergraduate programs. The is an 11-month appointment beginning in January 2027 or sooner if possible. The position is on-campus and in-person. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience.
The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education leads and administers the development, implementation, and evaluation of an outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) education program at the Round Rock campus. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the Executive Associate, Associate and Assistant Deans to achieve mutual goals or address common concerns.
This administrative appointment is in the College of Nursing. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Education. The position will support the advancement of faculty on academic professional tracks and promote a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. The role is a 50% effort administrative appointment and a 50% faculty appointment.
The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Leadership, DNP-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Extreme Environment Nursing, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs. We are a growing college offering academic programs, certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station, McAllen, Round Rock and online.
The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX. It is home to over 81,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Located in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) is situated in one of Texas’s fastest-growing regions.
As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.
McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year-round—from the Fiestas de Palmas to the Texas Citrus Fiesta and Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights. Not far from South Padre Island, enjoy weekends on the beach, at the World Birding Center, or McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo.
For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.
Job Responsibilities
50% Administrative Appointment
- Assume a leadership role in undergraduate academic programs.
- Lead and manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program in a collaborative approach with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education, other leaders, and faculty.
- Lead and oversee operations that support the BSN program options and sites.
- Provide for faculty development in the areas of curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and pedagogy. Assign faculty teaching assignments and associated workload in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education and other College of Nursing leaders.
- Conduct annual reviews with faculty and support their individual professional development.
- Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate academic policies for the College of Nursing.
- Assure adequacy of physical and fiscal resources that support the BSN programs.
- Provide educational consultation to faculty regarding the development of courses.
- Collaborate with other leaders in the College of Nursing, Health Science Center, University, academic clinical partners, and stakeholders within the local community.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty. Collaborate to assure quality student enrollment, retention, program completion, and licensure success initiatives.
- In partnership with Student Affairs and faculty, assure policies support high-quality student recruitment, admissions, and progression in the BSN program options.
- Create academic reports such as those required for: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas A&M System.
- Monitor program outcomes such as licensure exam pass rates, program completion rates, employment rates, former student satisfaction, and employer satisfaction.
- Create a positive and supportive working and learning environment.
- Serve as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and consensus-building.
- Represent the College of Nursing on university committees and task forces related to academic issues.
- Collaborate with academic leaders to oversee undergraduate faculty meetings and serve as an ex-officio member of other College of Nursing standing committees as determined by the Dean.
- Serve on the College of Nursing Executive Council.
- Address stakeholder concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Assume a leadership role in the University, discipline, and profession of nursing.
- Promote and advance the nursing profession and the Texas A&M College of Nursing locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Participate in professional organizations at a level expected for an academic leader.
- Build and maintain professional working relations with College of Nursing stakeholders.
- Seek funding opportunities for academic programs.
30% Teaching
Instruction in the College of Nursing is complex, given the practice nature of the discipline, Board of Nursing regulation, accreditation standards, etc. These expectations are broadly described as expectations to:
- Participate in and lead teaching excellence to assure ongoing academic program and simulation accreditation and national recognition as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
- Implement programs and courses with mastery of both didactic content and clinical education.
- Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
- Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
- Teach effectively in the classroom, clinical settings, simulation, and/or online environment.
- Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
- Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
- Evaluate student performance effectively.
- Advise and mentor students for academic success.
- Maintain posted office hours.
- Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
- Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications.
10% Research/Scholarship
General expectations include publications (related to pedagogy or assessment or, in some cases, peer-reviewed research unrelated to pedagogy), presentations related to teaching and innovation, and seeking grant funding for teaching innovation.
10% Service
All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the college, and to the profession. Service activities include college and university committees, participation in accreditation or self-study writing, advisement of student organizations, and clinical practice, if part of the assigned faculty role.
The anticipated start date is no later than January 1, 2027.
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Senior Level Clinical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical assistant job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned clinical processes end-to-end, not just assisted with them. Demonstrating that you have trained or mentored colleagues, led quality improvement initiatives, and can operate with minimal supervision sets you apart. Tailoring your application to highlight scope of responsibility and measurable outcomes carries more weight than credentials alone at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level clinical assistants?
Companies hiring senior level clinical assistants right now include University Of Washington, University of Florida, and SIU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Hiring at this level covers large health systems and academic medical centers as well as specialty clinics and outpatient practices that need experienced staff to anchor their clinical operations.
Are there remote senior level clinical assistant jobs?
Yes, though the share depends on the specific function within the role. About 0% of senior level clinical assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with remote options most common in care coordination, utilization review, and administrative clinical support rather than hands-on patient care positions.
What makes a clinical assistant role senior level?
A senior level clinical assistant role is defined by ownership, not just execution. Senior roles involve setting workflows, maintaining compliance standards, and being the go-to resource that less experienced staff rely on for clinical guidance. The scope extends beyond assigned tasks to include quality oversight, cross-functional coordination, and accountability for outcomes across a team or service line.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical assistants?
Senior Level clinical assistant roles concentrate in Education, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they operate at a scale and complexity that requires experienced clinical support staff to maintain care quality and keep operations running efficiently.