Assistant Professor, Nursing

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition covered for employees and/or I

State of Texas Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamar University’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing invites applicants for an Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will provide academic and practicum instruction on campus and online, plan and coordinate experiences, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation.

The role emphasizes scholarly activity, teaching excellence, and service to committees; a doctorate in nursing or related field and Texas RN licensure are required, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field is required.
• Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Unencumbered Texas RN license or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and practicum instruction aligned with outcomes.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Engage in scholarly activities and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in committees and governance within the School of Nursing.
• Support accreditation processes and program assessment.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Communication and collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program

Unencumbered Texas RN license or eligibility

Job description

Job Summary

Provides academic and practicum instruction within the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. Plans, coordinates, and conducts on-campus and online classroom and practicum experiences for students. Participates in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to the Assistant Professor rank. Reports to the Associate Dean for Nursing Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Nursing Studies, and/or the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Studies.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching:

• Deliver, plan, organize, and manage assigned classroom, laboratory, and practicuminstruction, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Maintain academic standards as established by the School of Nursing, College, and University.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to assigned students.
• Integrate evidence-based teaching strategies and emerging technologies into instruction and contribute to the development, implementation, and assessment curriculum, courses and student learning outcomes.

Research / Scholarship:

• Engage in scholarly activities consistent with expectations for the Assistant Professorrank.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with expectations for the Assistant Professor rank through research, presentations, publications, and dissemination of evidence-based nursing practices.
• Integrate current research and best practices into teaching and professional activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development (e.g., continuing education, workshops, conferences) to support scholarly growth.

Service:

• Participate in School of Nursing, College, and University committees and governanceactivities.
• Contribute to program operations, including reports, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain active membership and participation in relevant professional organizations.
• Serve as a resource for colleagues, students, and the broader community.
• Support initiatives that advance the mission and goals of the School of Nursing and the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or doctorate in related field required.
• Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program. Experience in clinical nursing.
• Unencumbered RN license in Texas or eligibility for licensure.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with online or hybrid educational models.
• Strong communication and collaboration.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and implementation.
• Demonstrated achievement in scholarly and research activities.
• Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a classroom, clinic, or instructional environment in climate-controlled conditions.

Required Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Research / Teaching Statement
• Cover Letter

Pay Range

Commensurate

Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Who We Are

Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.