Assistant Professor

Texas A&M•Houston, TX

About The Position

Job Duties: Functions: Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study. Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization. Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning. Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students’ theory and/or clinical teaching. Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses. Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization and in collaboration with faculty respective assigned university committees, task force, etc. Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship/research, and service. Required Responsibilities: Articulates a defined program of research. Exhibits leadership in research for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines. Directs and engage in research that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science. Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings. Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching. Serves as an academic advisor and research mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest. Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership through increased participation University activities and committees. Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Nursing, and a PhD or doctorate equivalent in an area specialization and from an accredited institution.
Experience in teaching, including clinical practice teaching.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and service in nursing education and practice.
Demonstrated past performance in the scholarship of nursing, including and not limited to research, scientific manuscripts, grant writing, technology, etc.
Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study.
Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.
Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning.
Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students’ theory and/or clinical teaching.
Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses.
Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization and in collaboration with faculty respective assigned university committees, task force, etc.
Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship/research, and service.
Articulates a defined program of research.
Exhibits leadership in research for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
Directs and engage in research that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching.
Serves as an academic advisor and research mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest.
Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities.
Demonstrates leadership through increased participation University activities and committees.
Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.