Assistant Professor, Nursing Practice

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing Practice starting Fall 2027. This 9-month academic appointment, with possible summer duties, is located on the Corpus Christi campus.

Faculty must be on campus as needed to support the college and university mission. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service; building an active program of scholarship, mentoring DNP students, seeking external funding, and engaging with

Qualifications

• Must hold a research-focused PhD in Nursing; degree conferred at appointment time.
• Current unencumbered RN and/or APRN license in Texas by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching.
• Evidence of leadership and ability to work with interprofessional groups.
• Potential for establishing a program of research with funding history.

Responsibilities

• Teach students across didactic and clinical settings; maintain content mastery and current practice standards.
• Pursue a robust program of research and seek external funding.
• Engage in service to college, university, and professional communities; mentor and advise DNP students and supervise projects.
• Participate in committees and scholarly dissemination through publications and presentations.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Research & scholarship

Education

PhD in Nursing (research focused)

RN/APRN license in Texas

Job description

Job Title

Assistant 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 (TAMUCC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing Practice beginning Fall 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.

All tenure and tenure-track positions will have responsibilities in research, teaching, and service missions. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach students, pursue a robust program of research, seek external funding, and disseminate research findings. Faculty are expected to model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues and to provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, and DNP student project supervision. Teaching responsibilities ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current teaching, clinical, and simulation best practices and safety measures. All faculty are expected to maintain content and clinical mastery, and to participate in college, university and professional service activities. Active participation in college and university committees and activities is required. The faculty members will develop and maintain an active program of scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 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. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a research focused PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution. While advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Current unencumbered RN and/or APRN License in the State of Texas by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching
• Evidence of leadership capability and ability to work effectively with interprofessional groups.
• Potential for establishing a program of research and scholarship with a record of successful funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‐ doctoral education/training.
• Experience coordinating academic nursing programs
• Experience with classroom/didactic course teaching.
• Prior experience with baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing education program approvals, national accreditation, online and in-person didactic teaching.
• Records of professional service at local or national levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.