Lecturer of Nursing/Assistant Professor of Nursing

Agency

Department

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, 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 Nursing, Health, and Human Services (CNHHS) and will be pursuing an aggressive program growth agenda over the next five (5) years. The appointment will be for a 9-month full time faculty member.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lecturer of Nursing (non-tenure track) teaching assignment: 15 SCH undergraduate courses in each long semester in the classroom/clinical/simulation areas and/or online
• Assistant Professor of Nursing (tenure track) teaching assignment: 12 SCH undergraduate and graduate courses in each long semester in the classroom/clinical/simulation areas and/or online
• Teach courses in the BSN, ADN-BSN, and/or MSN 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, region, and/or with regional/national healthcare entities
• Work with the Nursing Chair 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

Lecturer Rank (non-tenure track):

• Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or an unencumbered RN Compact license
• Minimum of four (4) years of nursing practice experience
• MS in Nursing, or MS degree in a closely related field and completed 12 credit hours of the degree requirements in a master’s or doctorate nursing program excluding thesis or professional paper
• Willing to locate in the Texarkana area to be an integral part of the Division of Nursing and the University 
• Excellent interpersonal skill

Assistant Professor Rank (tenure track):

• Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or an unencumbered RN Compact license
• Minimum of four (4) years of nursing practice experience
• MS in Nursing, or MS degree in a closely related field and completed 12 credit hours of the degree requirements in a master’s or doctorate nursing program excluding thesis or professional paper
• 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
• Willing to locate in the Texarkana area to be an integral part of the Division of Nursing and the University 
• Excellent interpersonal skill

Preferred Qualifications (Any Rank)

• Experience using an online LMS system such as Canvas or Blackboard
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting and in a clinical setting
• Experience meeting accreditation standards
• 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, unofficial transcripts and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager 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 HR@tamut.edu.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.