Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CASE Nursing/Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The nursing program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana awards Bachelor of Science degrees (ADN-BSN & Traditional BSN) and Master of Science degrees in Nursing Administration and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. The programs are offered face-to-face (Traditional BSN), online (ADN-BSN), and online/hybrid (MSN) and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The nursing programs are part of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) and will be pursuing an aggressive program growth agenda over the next five (5) years. The appointment will be for a 12-month full-time faculty member with a hire date of January 2025.

 

Job Location: This will be a hybrid position and the selected candidate will be required to be on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus a minimum of once a month.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :  

• Teach courses in the MSN programs in a variety of formats (online, hybrid) including clinical and simulation teaching/supervision.  

• Student advisement as assigned. 

• Active participant in program development, renewal, and revision 

• Perform appropriate levels of service within the university, region, and/or with regional/national healthcare entities.  

• Work with the Director of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Coordinator to develop collaborative relationships with local and regional healthcare entities. 

• Able to seek and participate in independent and/or collaborative extramurally funded projects and research. 

• In accordance with Texas Board of Nursing, Rules and Regulations relating to Nurse Education, Licensure and Practice (2014), faculty shall be responsible for: 

• Supervising student in clinical and experiential learning experiences 

• Supervising all initial nursing procedures performed by the student in the clinical area and ascertaining that the student is competent before allowing the student to perform an actual nursing procedure independently. 

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum 

• Participating in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participating in academic guidance and counseling. 

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Unencumbered  RN license in the State of Texas or an unencumbered RN Compact license 

• Eligible for APRN licensure in the State of Texas 

• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing practice as an FNP  

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent 

• Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification 

• Terminal degree: Ph.D., DNP, Ed.D. 

•  ABDs with confirmed doctoral dissertation defense dates will also be considered at the rank of Instructor until the doctorate is conferred. 

• Ability to be on campus for clinical, didactic, and student/program needs a minimum of once per month  

• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using Canvas or similar LMS 9.1 

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting and in a clinical setting. 

• Current clinical practical experience  

• Medical-surgical and/or critical care experience  

• A record of Professional Activities related to nursing or nursing education.  

• Evidence of research agenda and scholarship 

 

Other Requirements 

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

 

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:  

This position generally does not supervise employees. 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 09/15/2024.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

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.