Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month, with face-to-face assignments on campus in Laredo, TX.

The department focuses on teaching, student supervision, and curriculum development within the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. The successful candidate will teach courses, supervise clinicals, evaluate progress, advise students, and participate in committees while contributing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; two or more years of clinical nursing experience; Texas RN license (unrestricted).
• ABD and doctorate encouraged; teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned nursing courses; supervise student clinical experiences.
• Evaluate student progress in coursework and clinicals.
• Complete administrative duties for courses; advise students as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctorate in nursing (preferred)

ABD considered

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing to begin Fall2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month academic faculty appointment. Primary duties will include teaching assigned nursing courses; supervising student clinical experiences; evaluating students' progress in course work and clinical experience; completing all administrative aspects of courses taught; advising students throughout their program of studies, as appropriate; and planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum, as appropriate. Duties also include serving on and participating in college and university committees; and providing service to the community and profession. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing is an accredited program by the Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) and is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON). For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/conhs.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an earned master's degree in nursing; have two or more years of clinical nursing experience; and have a current unrestricted/unencumbered license to practice registered nursing within the state of Texas. Those who are advanced practice nurses should meet and have all certification required for the specialty. We strongly encourage candidates with an earned doctorate in nursing from an accredited university. ABDs will be considered. Candidates with one or more years of teaching experience in higher education are also encouraged.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/.

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.