Assistant Professor

Agency

Department

Job Duties:

Functions:

• Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study.
• Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.
• Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning.
• Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students’ theory and/or clinical teaching.
• Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses.
• Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization and in collaboration with faculty respective assigned university committees, task force, etc.
• Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship/research, and service.

Required Responsibilities:

• Articulates a defined program of research.
• Exhibits leadership in research for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
• Directs and engage in research that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
• Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
• Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching.
• Serves as an academic advisor and research mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest.
• Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership through increased participation University activities and committees.
• Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Nursing, and a PhD or doctorate equivalent in an area specialization and from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teaching, including clinical practice teaching.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and service in nursing education and practice.
• Demonstrated past performance in the scholarship of nursing, including and not limited to research, scientific manuscripts, grant writing, technology, etc.

Required Licensure and or Certification:

• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

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.