Lecturer of Nursing/ Assistant Professor of Nursing

Texas A&M University - Texarkana • Texarkana, TX

80d • Hybrid

About The Position

The nursing program at Texas A&M University - Texarkana awards Bachelor of Science degrees (ADN-BSN & Traditional BSN) and Master of Science degrees in Nursing Administration, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner. The programs are offered face-to-face (Traditional BSN), online (ADN-BSN), and online/hybrid (MSN) and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The nursing programs are part of the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services (CNHHS) and will be pursuing an aggressive program growth agenda over the next five (5) years. The appointment will be for a 12-month full-time faculty member with a hire date of January 2026. This will be a full-time hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to be on the Texas A&M University - Texarkana campus a minimum of once per month.

Requirements

• Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or an unencumbered RN Compact license.
• Current unencumbered Texas APRN license and national certification (FNP or PMHNP).
• Ph.D., DNP, Ed.D. with advanced practice certification and experience in the area of course being taught OR Master of Nursing Degree with advanced practice certification and experience in the area of course being taught.
• Ability to engage in online instruction and limited on campus for clinical, didactic, and student/program needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate of Science in Nursing or equivalent.
• Terminal degree: Ph.D., DNP, Ed.D.
• ABDs with confirmed doctoral dissertation defense dates will also be considered if the degree is conferred prior to the start date.
• Experience using Canvas or similar LMS 9.1.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting and a clinical setting.
• Current clinical practical experience.
• Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, and/or Rural Health experience.
• A record of Professional Activities related to nursing or nursing education.
• Evidence of research agenda and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the MSN program in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid) including didact, clinical, and simulation-based instruction and supervision.
• Chair or serve on faculty search committees for the program.
• Promote enrollment in programs on campus and in wider communities as time and budgets permit.
• Maintain active memberships or affiliations with relevant professional organizations.
• Student advisement as assigned.
• Active participant in program and curriculum development, assessment, revision, renewal, and accreditation (as necessary).
• Perform appropriate levels of service within the university, region, and/or with regional/national healthcare entities.
• Work with the Chair of Nursing, the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, the MSN Administration Coordinator, and the Undergraduate Coordinator to develop collaborative relationships with local and regional healthcare entities.
• Seek and participate in independent and/or collaborative extramurally funded projects and research.
• Precept students when needed.
• Follow applicable policies regarding student site visits and evaluations.
• Supervise students in clinical and experiential learning experiences.
• Supervise all initial nursing procedures performed by the student in the clinical area and ascertain that the student is competent before allowing the student to perform an actual nursing procedure independently.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participate in academic guidance and counseling.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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