Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank- Lecturer – McAllen Campus
About The Position
Texas A&M University College of Nursing is hiring two full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty members at its McAllen, Texas campus. Candidates may be considered for the titles of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer, with rank and salary determined by qualifications and experience. This is a nine-month appointment beginning January 1, 2027, with the possibility of a summer contract. The successful candidates will teach in the College’s nationally ranked BSN program and contribute significantly to teaching and service. The College offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs across several Texas locations and online. Faculty are expected to maintain high standards in classroom, clinical, simulation, and online instruction. They prepare and revise course materials and assessments, select and manage clinical and simulation experiences, supervise students clinically, evaluate student performance, and provide academic advising and mentoring. Other duties include maintaining posted office hours, mentoring and collaborating with faculty colleagues, developing courses in accordance with curricular and accreditation standards, and supporting academic program accreditation efforts. Service may include participating in college or university committees, accreditation or self-study initiatives, advising student organizations, and engaging in clinical practice where appropriate. Faculty collaborate within the college community and contribute to initiatives supporting the College’s mission and excellence in nursing education.
Requirements
- A BSN and current enrollment in a master’s degree in nursing program with at least 50% of coursework completed; or a BSN and a master’s degree in another field with appropriate graduate-level nursing coursework.
- Eligibility for a Texas RN and/or APRN license, depending on credentials.
- Experience providing didactic and clinical instruction at the baccalaureate level or higher.
- Two or more years of nursing practice experience.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing.
- Experience using simulation in nursing education.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Community Health, Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Mental Health.
- Professional certification in a nursing specialty area.
- Five or more years of teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher.
- Certification in simulation.
Responsibilities
- Teach in the BSN program through classroom, clinical, simulation, and online instruction.
- Prepare and revise course materials and assessments to foster student learning.
- Select and manage high-quality clinical and simulation experiences and provide competent clinical supervision.
- Evaluate student performance and provide academic advising and mentoring.
- Maintain posted office hours.
- Collaborate with and mentor faculty colleagues.
- Develop new courses consistent with curricular and accreditation standards.
- Support ongoing academic program accreditation efforts.
- Participate in college or university committees and accreditation or self-study initiatives.
- Advise student organizations and engage in clinical practice where appropriate.
- Contribute to college initiatives and collaborate within the college community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
