Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) Clinical Open Rank – McAllen Campus

McAllen, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Texas A&M University College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position at our McAllen Texas campus. The successful candidate will have experience in academic nursing education. Responsibilities include teaching in our nationally ranked BSN program. This 9-month appointment begins in August 2026 and offers the possibility of a summer contract. Applicants will be considered for the titles of Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional Second degree and RN to BSN) MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner MSN-Nursing Education MSN-Forensic Nursing DNP-Leadership graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program a DNP in Extreme Environment Nursing and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs. We are a growing college offering academic programs certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station McAllen Round Rock and online.

The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists educators and clinical partners we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas the nation and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station TX. It is home to over 70000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Located in the Rio Grande Valley the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) is situated in one of Texass fastest-growing regions.

As a teaching-focused campus HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as the cities of festivals celebrating music art and heritage year-roundfrom the Fiestas de Palmas to the Texas Citrus Fiesta and Hidalgos Festival of Lights. Not far from South Padre Island enjoy weekends on the beach at the World Birding Center or McAllens International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo.

For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness affordability and opportunity McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live teach and grow.

Job Responsibilities

Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty members are expected to contribute significantly to teaching service and scholarship within the College of Nursing. Specific responsibilities include:

Teaching: APT faculty maintain high standards in classroom clinical simulation and online instruction. Responsibilities include preparing and revising course materials and assessments that foster student learning selecting and managing high-quality clinical and simulation experiences and providing competent clinical supervision. Faculty also evaluate student performance provide academic advising and mentoring maintain posted office hours and collaborate and mentor faculty colleagues. Additionally faculty are expected to develop new courses consistent with curricular and accreditation standards and support ongoing academic program accreditation efforts.

Scholarship: APT faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities that advance nursing education clinical practice or health outcomes. Scholarship may include contributions to evidence-based practice presentations publications or other activities that support the academic mission of the College. Faculty are encouraged to demonstrate ongoing professional development and innovation in their teaching and scholarly work.

Service: Service activities for APT faculty may include active participation on college or university committees involvement in accreditation or self-study initiatives advising student organizations and engaging in clinical practice where appropriate. Faculty are also expected to collaborate within the college community and contribute to initiatives that promote the Colleges mission and excellence in nursing education.

The anticipated start date is August 1 2026.

Required Education:

Earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) in nursing. PhD in a related field is acceptable with at least one graduate degree in nursing (e.g. MSN MN MS in Nursing).

Required Registrations Certifications and Licenses:

Candidate must be eligible for a Texas RN and/or APRN license depending upon credentials.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Experience providing clinical instruction at the baccalaureate level or higher

Two or more years of recent nursing practice experience

Demonstrated clinical expertise in nursing.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Use of simulation in nursing education.

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Community Health Medical Surgical Obstetrics Pediatrics Mental Health

Professional certification in nursing specialty area.

Certification in simulation

Required Experience:

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