Associate Professor, Nursing Practice
About The Position
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor of Nursing Practice beginning Fall 2027. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty members are required to be physically on campus as needed to contribute to academic mission of the College and University. All tenure and tenure-track positions will have responsibilities in research, teaching, and service missions. Tenured/tenure-track faculty are expected to teach students, pursue a robust program of research, seek external funding, and disseminate research findings. Faculty are expected to model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues and to provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, and DNP student project supervision. Teaching responsibilities ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current teaching, clinical, and simulation best practices and safety measures. All faculty are expected to maintain content and clinical mastery, and to participate in college, university and professional service activities. Active participation in college and university committees and activities is required. The faculty members will maintain an active program of scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
Requirements
- Hold a research focused PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Current unencumbered RN and/or APRN License in the State of Texas by the time of appointment
- An established program of research and scholarship with a record of successful funding
- Experience in higher education including classroom and/or clinical teaching
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience at the Assistant Professor or comparable rank
Nice To Haves
- Post‐ doctoral education/training
- Experience coordinating academic nursing programs
- Experience in teaching and developing nursing leadership and management courses
- Records of professional service at local or national levels
- Teaching experience at the graduate level
- Experience with web-based course delivery, including on-line course development, online teaching, and application of best practices in online education
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners
Responsibilities
- Teach students
- Pursue a robust program of research
- Seek external funding
- Disseminate research findings
- Model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues
- Provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, and DNP student project supervision
- Ensure adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current teaching, clinical, and simulation best practices and safety measures
- Maintain content and clinical mastery
- Participate in college, university and professional service activities
- Maintain an active program of scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
