Assistant Professor

tamus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant Professor for the College of Nursing, Undergraduate Nursing Program. The role focuses on coordinating programs, delivering classroom and clinical instruction, and contributing to scholarly work.

The candidate should hold a BSN/MSN and a PhD or equivalent, with demonstrated teaching and research experience in nursing education and practice. Collaboration with faculty on curriculum and scholarly activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Nursing are required.
• A PhD or doctorate in an area of specialization is required.
• Experience in teaching, including clinical practice teaching.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating program implementation.
• Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.
• Develops classroom and clinical learning activities to facilitate learning.
• Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of theory and/or clinical teaching.
• Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical courses.
• Serves as a member of faculty organizations and committees.
• Submits an annual portfolio documenting teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

Nursing education

Curriculum development

Clinical teaching

Research collaboration

Education

BSN/MSN in Nursing

PhD in nursing or related field

Tools

Grant writing

Educational technology

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Nursing | Undergraduate Nursing Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Duties

• Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study.
• Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.
• Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning.
• Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students' theory and/or clinical teaching.
• Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses.
• Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization and in collaboration with faculty respective assigned university committees, task force, etc.
• Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship/research, and service.

Required Responsibilities

• Articulates a defined program of research.
• Exhibits leadership in research for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
• Directs and engage in research that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
• Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
• Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching.
• Serves as an academic advisor and research mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest.
• Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership through increased participation University activities and committees.
• Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in Nursing, and a PhD or doctorate equivalent in an area specialization and from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teaching, including clinical practice teaching.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and service in nursing education and practice.
• Demonstrated past performance in the scholarship of nursing, including and not limited to research, scientific manuscripts, grant writing, technology, etc.

Required Licensure and or Certification

• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Job Posting Close Date

Until Filled

Background Check Requirements

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.