Posting Information

Position TitleClinical Assistant or Associate Professor – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Posting Number2024104NTL

Job LocationRound Rock

College/DivisionCollege of Health Professions

Department/SchoolSt. David's School of Nursing

Position Description

TheSt. David’s School of Nursing (https://www.nursing.txst.edu) at Texas State University seeks a dynamic, innovative educator interested in a faculty position in a rapidly evolving environment. Candidates are passionate about working with students, have a reputation for collegial interactions, and are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates have a passion for preparing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who are caring practitioners, patient advocates, and visionary leaders.

The nine-month clinical track appointment, with summer employment likely, reports to the Director, St. David’s School of Nursing on the Texas State University’s Round Rock Campus. The School of Nursing is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health Professions.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The responsibilities include participation in teaching, simulation, curriculum development, and maintenance of program and accreditation standards. Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities, as well as academic service to the department, college, and university.

The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

For all ranks:

· Earned PMH -NP Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited University.

· National Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

· Eligible for an RN and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) licensure in Texas.

· Demonstrated clinical competence as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (minimum two years of full-time current practice experience).

· Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program vision, mission, and goals as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.

For the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, in addition to those required above:

· A demonstrated record of accomplishments or activities in scholarship, teaching, and service.

· A minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience at the university level.

· Demonstrated strong collegial relationships.

For the rank of Clinical Professor, in addition to those required above:

· A demonstrated record of significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service, supporting advanced expertise and leadership in the chosen clinical field and academic area.

· A minimum of 10 years of full-time teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in nursing or similar healthcare field or enrolled in a doctoral nursing program with an earned bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.

2. Teaching experience utilizing distance education modalities, to include on-line instruction.

3. Teaching experience with simulation or virtual education.

4. Demonstrated collegial leadership and team development.

5. Experience in building and promoting community relationships and partnerships in clinical or academic settings.

Experience in higher education including accreditation, program development, assessment, and curriculum design.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and consideredhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46372

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by May 31, 2024:

• A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Current License

• Current Certification

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2024

Posting Date

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date05/31/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46372

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