Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing Ph.D. DNP

West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: The Laura & Joe Street School of Nursing is searching for a Nurse PhD: Associate or Assistant Professor. This eleven-month appointment involves teaching undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical, commensurate with expertise and education. The opportunity for other faculty roles and responsibilities are also provided.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Nursing is required for an Instructor position. Candidates obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing by December, 2025 will be considered.
• FNP certification is require.
• A current unencumbered license, or eligibility for license, to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• The ability to instruct students in a variety of courses in various clinical situations.
• The ability to develop teaching materials.
• The ability to work effectively as a member of the team.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. If the doctorate is in a related field, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Experience in teaching in baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree programs in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical.
• Utilize the online learning management system, WTClass, for which training is provided.
• Advise students currently in the undergraduate nursing program.
• Serve on departmental committees and University committees (if elected).
• Attend monthly Faculty/Staff Organization Committee meetings.
• Demonstrate productivity in scholarly activity, if hired in a tenure-track position, for which a doctoral degree is required.
• Ability to work day shift, evening shift, and/or 12-hour shift in local hospitals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees