Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.
Complete information is available on the Search Profile.
The College of Nursing (CON) at Texas A&M University is seeking one faculty member with an appointment to teach in Bryan, Texas, in the university’s undergraduate program.
The College of Nursing at Texas A&M University is seeking one faculty member with experience in academic nursing education for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment in Bryan, Texas. This position includes teaching in our nationally ranked undergraduate program. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a potential summer contract, beginning in January 2025 or sooner. Applicants will be considered for the titles of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor depending on experience and qualifications.
All tenured and tenure track faculty are expected to teach. Instruction in the College of Nursing is complex, given the practice nature of the discipline, and includes content and clinical mastery. The expectations are broadly described as follows:
• Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
• Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
• Teach effectively in the classroom, clinical settings, and/or online environment.
• Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
• Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
• Evaluate student performance effectively.
• Advise and mentor students for academic success.
• Maintain posted office hours.
• Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
• Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications.
All tenured and tenure track faculty are expected to generate and disseminate new knowledge consistent with rank. General expectations include active participation in research and scholarship, and dissemination through publications/presentations. Specific levels or types of external funding are not required; however, research support as a principal investigator demonstrates that a panel of reviewers judged proposed work to be original and significant. Therefore, competitive external funding serves as an indicator of faculty research impact and reputation.
All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the college, and to the profession.Additionally, engagement in community service opportunities is encouraged. Faculty who are tenured as Associate Professors or Professors are expected to mentor junior faculty, chair university or college committees, and to be engaged in professional organizations/boards.
• Earned PhD degree in nursing or in a related field with at least one graduate degree in nursing is required.
• Post-doctoral education preferred.
• Candidates must have a clear record of scholarly outcomes in the broad area of human health, indicating strong potential for competitive extramural funding.
• Experience teaching at the BSN or graduate nursing level is required.
• Candidates must be qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, and eligible for tenure consideration at Texas A&M University depending on rank. Tenure determination requires an accomplished record of teaching, research, and service.
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses
• Candidate must be eligible for a Texas RN and/or APRN license depending upon credentials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience teaching academic nursing (face-to-face, online, or clinical courses) at the baccalaureate or higher level
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in nursing
• Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead as well as to function as a strong collaborator on interprofessional teams
• Highly organized
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System
Bryan and College Station are twin cities in Brazos County, Texas, that form the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. The area is located in the Brazos Valley region of East and Central Texas and is known as “Aggieland” because of the nickname for Texas A&M University’s sports teams and students. The university’s main campus is the center of the area’s social and economic life.
Born of converging cultures and built on deep Texas roots, Bryan is a community filled with authentic stories, people, and places – their legends. Their legends are ever evolving while staying true to the Texas spirit. Bryan is conveniently located right in the heart of the “Texas Triangle.” That means it is less than a 3-hour drive from each of the largest metro areas in the state. Being approximately from Houston, 102 miles from Austin, and 175 miles from Dallas makes it easy to get to Bryan from just about anywhere!
College Station is an energetic and innovative community filled with almost endless possibilities. Its authentic, friendly people and unique experiences make visitors and new residents feel genuinely welcome.
Those who study, research, and teach at Texas A&M use their skills on campus and beyond to foster a productive climate of innovation and creativity. The many fine restaurants, stores, and hotels reflect that environment. The industries are cutting edge, and the leaders are entrepreneurial- just like the university.
As of 2020, the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area had a population of 268,248, making it the 15th-largest metropolitan area in Texas. The two cities are about four miles apart and a nine-minute drive between them.
Per the institution's mandatory requirements, please complete your application submission by also applying on Texas A&M University's Human Resources site at http://apply.interfolio.com/132938.