Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing Practice

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing Practice at the Corpus Christi campus. The 9-month appointment may include a summer session.

Responsibilities include teaching didactic and clinical nursing courses, mentoring students, advising, and coordinating FNP student placements, along with participating in governance and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current unencumbered RN or APRN license in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• FNP board certification (AANP or ANCC).

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing practice courses in both didactic and clinical settings.
• Provide student advising, mentorship, and placement support (FNP/DNP).
• Engage in service to the College and University, curriculum refinement, and program assessment.
• Collaborate with department chair, program director, and faculty to ensure quality instruction.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Master’s in Nursing

FNP board certification (AANP/ANCC)

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing Practice

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing Practice to begin as early as Spring 2027. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty members are required to be physically on campus as needed to contribute to academic mission of the College and University.

The CONHS non-tenure-track faculty responsibilities include teaching, service and implementation and evaluation of nursing courses and student learning. Faculty are expected to model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, and community colleagues and to provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, FNP student clinical placement, and DNP student project supervision.

Faculty are also expected to participate in activities that contribute to achieving TAMU-CC and CONHS organizational goals. Teaching responsibilities include working in collaboration with department chair, program director and program faculty to ensure quality program curriculum and instruction in the didactic and clinical phases of the program. Duties include course management, teaching, skills and simulation labs, student advisement, and student formative and summative evaluation. Responsibilities may also include participation in clinical site visits, scholarly project committee work, student remediation, test writing and analysis, program admissions, accreditation processes and program assessment to include serving on in-person faculty meetings and committees essential to the Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, college, and university’s functioning.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current unencumbered RN License and/or APRN License in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas at time of hire.
• Current board certification as an FNP from AANP or ANCC

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two (1 -2) years of academic teaching experience
• Earned doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP) or related field (e.g., EdD)
• Experience with classroom/didactic course teaching.
• Knowledge of curriculum and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies for nurse practitioners (NPs).
• Experience in program coordination and management, including curriculum refinement and student progress.
• Experience with web-based course delivery, including on-line course development, online teaching, and application of best practices in online education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed and a teaching philosophy statement.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses- including a previous or current supervisor.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist is selected. Applications will be reviewed immediately.

NOTE:Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.