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 unencu mbered RN Compact license

• Eligible for APRN licensure in the State of Texas

• Minimum of f ive ( 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:

  T his position general ly 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 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service.Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment.A&M–Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas, in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex.With a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership, A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges: education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses, and online degree programs.A&M-Texarkana is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River Athletic Conference, with men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and softball programs.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of eleven universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual employee. Equal opportunity and access will be provided throughout the A&M System to all students, employees, and prospective employees. Employment opportunities for all A&M System members and locations are updated daily and posted on this searchable website.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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