Assistant Professor, Nursing

Lamar University•Beaumont, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Nursing provides classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, and/or online instruction within the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. The position plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates student learning experiences in academic and practicum settings and participates in scholarship, service, student advising, and professional engagement consistent with the Assistant Professor rank. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Nursing Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Nursing Studies, and/or the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Studies. The faculty member teaches and advises students, contributes to curriculum development and continuous improvement, and maintains academic and professional standards. The position also involves maintaining an active scholarly program, disseminating nursing knowledge, incorporating evidence-based practice into teaching, participating in university and professional service, and supporting the School of Nursing and University missions and priorities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is performed in a climate-controlled classroom, laboratory, or office setting and includes physical tasks such as lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a closely related field.
Current unencumbered RN license or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program.
Experience in clinical nursing.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and implementation.
Demonstrated achievement in scholarly and research activities.
Awareness of current issues and trends in nursing and higher education.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in higher education.
Experience mentoring students and advising student organizations.
Specialist certification in an area of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and practicum settings.
Plan, organize, and manage assigned courses in alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and university requirements.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
Use evidence-based teaching strategies and instructional technologies to enhance learning.
Advise and mentor students on academic and professional matters.
Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Maintain academic and professional standards established by the School of Nursing, College, and University.
Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with expectations for the Assistant Professor rank.
Contribute to nursing knowledge through research, presentations, publications, and other scholarly activities.
Integrate current research, evidence-based practice, and emerging trends into teaching and professional activities.
Pursue professional development that supports teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, and professional growth.
Participate in School of Nursing, College, and University committees, governance, and institutional initiatives.
Contribute to accreditation, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in professional nursing organizations and activities.
Support the mission, goals, and strategic priorities of the School of Nursing and University.
Engage with students, colleagues, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders in support of nursing education and service.