Job Title

Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.

• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.

• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).

• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu

SUMMARY:

The Faculty of Texas A&M University‐Commerce Nursing Department assists the Director in implementing the mission of the nursing program to provide quality baccalaureate and graduate education. The faculty is responsible for all aspects of classroom/clinical instruction. Assigned duties may occur during the day, evening, or on weekends. Clinical Professors of all ranks are terminally degreed faculty who meet the Texas Board of Nursing requirements. As clinical faculty, the primary focus is on teaching, scholarship of practice, and service to the department, campus and profession.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Teaching

1. Provide and evaluate classroom and clinical instruction for assigned courses.

2. Assess student needs and refer students as necessary to counseling or learning support resources.

3. Maintains necessary documentation of learning outcomes.

4. Contribute to the ongoing development of the program through curriculum revision and refinement.

5. Assist the Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the department.

6. Maintain personal growth and development in teaching/learning strategies through ongoing faculty development.

B. Scholarship

1. Peer-reviewed writing, research, or presentations at the local, state/regional, and/or national level related to teaching or practice area.

2. Publish or present op ed or education materials (non-peer reviewed

3. Maintain personal growth and development in scholarly activities through ongoing faculty development.

4. Remain current with the changing trends in nursing education and practice.

5. Maintain clinical expertise through one or more of these activities

Professional practice in area of clinical expertise

Clinical instruction of students

Volunteer work in clinical settings

C. Profession

1. Assess and design projects and processes to meet Nursing and community health care needs.

2. Participate in the selection and orientation of new clinical faculty.

3. Maintain satisfactory relationships with clinical agencies. Seek out and evaluate new clinical resources.

4. Participate in campus‐wide and departmental committees.

5. Represent the department and university in the community

   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Doctorate in Nursing or related field. A master’s in Nursing.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Five years practice as a RN or APRN. Three years academic teaching experience (community college or university). Scholarly publication record or demonstration of scholarly potential commensurate with clinical assistant professor rank. Practice experience in one of these areas: Medical-surgical, mzZaternal-child, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, or family nurse practitioner.

• Ability to: Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students to meet accreditation and industry standards.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Unencumbered Texas RN/APRN license or ability to obtain.

• Physical Requirements: None

• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Experience teaching baccalaureate or graduate nursing (classroom and clinical)

• Certification in a clinical practice area or a certified nurse educator

• MSN in Nursing Education

• Online and face-to-face teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Supervises adjunct faculty teaching in the program.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

We are Commerce. We are Lions!

Welcome! We are excited that you want to forge your future with a career at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Our main campus is located in Commerce, Texas, at the eastern edge of North Texas with multiple instructional sites as well as a robust online presence. We are proud to be one of the largest universities in the prestigious Texas A&M University System.

Since 1889 A&M-Commerce has educated the people of Texas and, ever increasingly, points beyond. We remain true to our founder William Leonidas Mayo’s creed of “ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to others.”

Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to and promotes equal opportunity for all. This commitment includes equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and program accessibility. It is also committed to make its workplaces, campuses, and programs accessible to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 886-5080 or HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.