Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Lecturer of Nursing/Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Full-timeTexarkana, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Lecturer rank requires an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas or an unencumbered Registered Nurse Compact license.
Lecturer rank requires a minimum of four years of nursing practice experience.
Lecturer rank requires an MS in Nursing, or an MS degree in a closely related field plus 12 completed credit hours of degree requirements in a master's or doctorate nursing program, excluding thesis or professional paper.
Assistant Professor rank requires an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas or an unencumbered Registered Nurse Compact license.
Assistant Professor rank requires a minimum of four years of nursing practice experience.
Assistant Professor rank requires an MS in Nursing, or an MS degree in a closely related field plus 12 completed credit hours of degree requirements in a master's or doctorate nursing program, excluding thesis or professional paper.
Assistant Professor rank requires a terminal degree: Ph.D., DNP, or Ed.D. ABD candidates with confirmed doctoral dissertation defense dates may be considered at Instructor rank until the doctorate is conferred.
The ability to regularly teach, attend meetings, conduct office hours, and perform other position responsibilities onsite is required.
The ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours is required.
The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.

Responsibilities

Teach 15 semester credit hours of undergraduate courses in each long semester for the non-tenure-track Lecturer rank, in classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or online settings.
Teach 12 semester credit hours of undergraduate and graduate courses in each long semester for the tenure-track Assistant Professor rank, in classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or online settings.
Teach courses in the BSN, ADN-BSN, and/or MSN programs in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats, including clinical and simulation teaching and supervision.
Provide student advisement as assigned.
Participate in program development, renewal, and revision.
Perform appropriate service within the university, region, and/or regional or national healthcare entities.
Work with the Nursing Chair to develop collaborative relationships with local and regional healthcare entities.
Seek and participate in independent and/or collaborative externally funded projects and research.
Supervise students in clinical and experiential learning experiences.
Supervise students' initial nursing procedures in the clinical area and ascertain their competence before allowing them to perform procedures independently.
Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
Participate in developing, implementing, and enforcing standards and policies for student admission, progression, probation, and dismissal, and participate in academic guidance and counseling.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using an online learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard.
Experience teaching in classroom and clinical settings.
Experience meeting accreditation standards.
Current clinical practical experience or equivalent teaching experience.
Medical-surgical and/or critical care experience.
A record of professional activities related to nursing or nursing education.
Evidence of a research agenda and scholarship.

Job Title

Lecturer of Nursing/Assistant Professor of Nursing Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CNHHS - Nursing

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, 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.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

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
Ability to regularly teach, attend meetings, conduct office hours and other position responsibilities onsite.
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
Ability to regularly teach, attend meetings, conduct office hours and other position responsibilities onsite.
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, CV/resume, 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 [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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About the Company

Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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