Instructor of Nursing

Job Title

Instructor 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

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:  

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. 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 5 years. The appointment will be for a 9-month full time faculty member. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :  

• Teach courses in the BSN and/or ADN-BSN programs in a variety of formats (online, hybrid, face-to-face) 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, regionally, and/regional healthcare entities or nationally. 

• Work with the Director of Nursing 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; and 

• 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. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :  

 Minimum Qualifications 

• Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Texas 

• Minimum of four (4) years of nursing practice experience  

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent 

• Willing to locate in the Texarkana area to be an integral part of the Department of Nursing and the University  

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience using Canvas or similar LMS 

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

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Current clinical practical experience or teaching equivalent 

• 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 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.