Job Title
Lecturer of Nursing/Assistant Professor of 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 (ADNBSN & Traditional BSN) and Master of Science degrees in Nursing Administration Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. The programs are offered facetoface (Traditional BSN) online (ADNBSN) 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 9month full time faculty member.
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lecturer of Nursing (nontenure 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 ADNBSN and/or MSN programs in a variety of formats (online hybrid facetoface) 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 (nontenure 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 masters 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 masters 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
- Medicalsurgical 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.
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