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 positions in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The posting recruits at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, commensurate with degree and experience, and across specialties including medical/surgical nursing, community and population health, adult and family health, acute and critical care, obstetrics and neonatal health, nursing administration, and nursing education. Faculty appointments may be tenure-track, non-tenure-track, or tenure-track research positions. Faculty use innovative, state-of-the-art teaching methodologies and learning activities to promote excellence in classroom and online instruction. They participate in course design, development, implementation, and evaluation; advise students; maintain academic excellence through continuing education; demonstrate competence and leadership in a defined area of nursing practice; collaborate with nursing colleagues and other disciplines in clinical settings; disseminate scholarly work; engage in scholarship advancing nursing knowledge and science; serve on School of Nursing and university committees; and participate in professional organizations. The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral programs and is part of UTMB's interprofessional teaching, practice, and research environment. Faculty resources include a bio-behavioral research laboratory, a Community Space for Health and Wellbeing, the Research Innovation and Scientific Excellence center, a Health Education Center for simulation and interprofessional education, and other resources. Applicants should provide three professional references familiar with their academic, teaching, and/or research experience. For each reference, include their name, title and institutional or organizational affiliation, email address, phone number, and a brief description of the professional relationship. Attach this document with a CV and cover letter. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field; a 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.
Teaching experience at the university level.
Clinical experience in the candidate's specialty area.
A defined program of research or scholarship and demonstrated leadership skills.
For research tenure-track faculty: strong potential to develop a funded scientific research program and evidence of scholarly achievement.
For tenured Associate Professor or Professor candidates: a well-defined research program, publications, national or international presentations, and a record of intramural and/or extramural grant funding.

Responsibilities

Use innovative, state-of-the-art teaching methodologies and learning activities 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 an academic advisor to students.
Demonstrate competence and leadership within a defined area of nursing practice.
Provide leadership in clinical settings to increase collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
Disseminate scholarly work through professional publications and presentations at local or state meetings.
Direct and engage in scholarship that contributes 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.