Professor

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth College of Nursing seeks a distinguished and accomplished scholar to join its faculty as a Full Professor. The successful candidate will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and/or practice, with a strong record of scholarly productivity, external funding, and mentoring. As a senior faculty member, the Professor will provide academic leadership, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and contribute to the College of Nursing’s continued growth, reputation, and impact. The role includes teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs; developing and evaluating evidence-based curricula; mentoring students and faculty; sustaining a recognized program of scholarship; contributing to funding and research initiatives; and providing service and leadership within the College, university, nursing profession, and broader community. The position is based at the University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
An active, unencumbered nursing license in Texas or eligibility for licensure.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
A record of scholarly research and publication in nursing or related fields.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience mentoring junior faculty.
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellence in teaching across undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs, consistent with area of expertise.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based, innovative curricula using contemporary teaching and learning strategies.
Incorporate clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, informatics, interprofessional education, and professional nursing standards into teaching as appropriate.
Mentor and advise students in academic, clinical, scholarly, and professional development.
Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement.
Support student progression, retention, professional development, and successful transition to nursing practice or advanced practice.
Maintain a sustained and nationally recognized program of scholarship appropriate to the faculty member’s area of expertise.
Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, professional conferences, and other high-impact scholarly venues.
Seek and participate in extramural funding, research collaborations, or other scholarly initiatives as appropriate to expertise and assigned workload.
Serve as a mentor and role model for junior and mid-career faculty.
Support faculty development related to teaching, scholarship, professional advancement, and academic promotion.
Provide leadership for College initiatives, committees, programs, or strategic priorities as assigned.
Promote collegiality, collaboration, accountability, and a culture of academic excellence.
Contribute to interdisciplinary and interprofessional initiatives across the university and with external partners.
Provide meaningful service to the College, university, nursing profession, and broader community.
Participate in faculty governance and College and university committees.
Maintain active engagement in relevant professional nursing and scholarly organizations.
Maintain an active role in the nursing profession through participation in professional organizations, community outreach, and other related activities.
Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching, research, and service.