Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

This eleven-month appointment involves teaching graduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical, commensurate with expertise and education. The opportunity for other faculty roles and responsibilities are also provided.

Requirements

• A Doctorate degree in Nursing is required for a Nurse Practitioner position.
• A current unencumbered license, or eligibility for license, to practice as a Nurse Practitioner 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.
• The ability to provide care to patients in nursing clinic.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• Experience in teaching in Nurse Practitioner degree programs in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical.
• Utilize the online learning management system, WTClass, for which training is provided.
• Advise students currently in the graduate 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.
• 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

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