Assistant Professor Instruction - School of Nursing Graduate Studies

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing at Galveston invites applications for full time faculty (tenure/tenure-track/non-tenure track) positions in both the Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs. Specialty areas include medical/surgical, community and population health, adult & family health, acute & critical care, obstetrics & neonatal health, nursing administration, and nursing education. We are recruiting for the academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, commensurate with the degree and experience. Founded in 1890, the School of Nursing was the first nursing program in the Southwest and one of the first schools in the U.S. to be affiliated with a university in 1896. As a component of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the school of nursing offers academic programs at the baccalaureate (traditional and RN-BSN), Masters (Family, Adult/Geriatric, Acute Care, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Leadership, Nurse Educator) and Doctoral Programs (DNP and PhD in collaboration with the Graduate School). UTMB provides a rich interprofessional environment conducive to teaching, practice, and research across the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, Health Professions Sciences, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The School of Nursing has a state-of-the-art laboratory for bio-behavioral research, a Community Space for Health and Wellbeing, the Research Innovation and Scientific Excellence center and other faculty resources. UTMB is home to hospitals and emergency departments on four campuses, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, the 160,000 square feet Health Education Center for simulation and interprofessional education and the Galveston National Lab. The UTMB community values diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field. Doctoral degree in progress may be considered.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• APRN credential, and an earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online instruction.
• Participate in course design, development, implementation, and evaluation to provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Maintain academic excellence in education, practice and/or research through participation in continuing education programs.
• Serve as academic advisor to students.
• Demonstrate competence and leadership within a defined area of nursing practice.
• Exhibit leadership in clinical settings for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
• Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
• Direct and engage in scholarship that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
• Actively engage in School of Nursing and university committees.
• Participate actively in local, state, national, and international professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree