Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Texas State University; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor to enhance nursing education through innovative simulation training. This role involves coordinating standardized patient programs and collaborating with faculty to provide immersive learning experiences. With a commitment to excellence in teaching and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing education while engaging with a diverse student body. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering growth and development in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field with clinical experience.
• Teaching experience in a professional school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the standardized patient program.
• Collaborate with nursing coordinators for student debriefings.
• Assist with daily simulation activities on campus.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Simulation Training

Standardized Patient Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Simulation Labs

Communication Systems

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2025052NTL

Job Location

College/Division

College/Division College of Health Professions

Department/School

Department/School St. David's School of Nursing

Position Description

The St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University is seeking a clinical nursing faculty at the Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor level for a nine-month appointment with summer employment. This position will function as the Standardized Patient Coordinator for the Simulation Laboratories in a 50% capacity and as a clinical faculty for the remaining 50% effort.

The Standardized Patient Coordinator at Texas State University St. David’s School of Nursing is responsible for coordinating and implementing the standardized patient program, which includes recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating standardized patients. This role supports the education and potential expansion of the simulation lab in the school of nursing, providing support to faculty and staff to enhance clinical learning experiences through simulation and training programs.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty responsibilities will include participation in curriculum development and teaching primarily in undergraduate clinical areas, including simulation lab instruction. This position will be located in the nursing building on the Texas State University Round Rock Campus in Round Rock, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the standardized patient program for the Round Rock campus, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating standardized patients.
• Collaborates with nursing course coordinators to implement standardized patient encounters and ensure student debriefings are completed.
• Participates in on campus and virtual simulation and interprofessional events, as needed, and assists with daily simulation activities on campus.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and maintains instructor-led and/or Standardized Patient based training classes and workshops.
• Maintains the assigned standardized patient physical space and supplies, collaborating with faculty and staff for planning standardized patient events.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field with 12 hours of graduate nursingeducation courses and five years clinical experience in a registered nurse role.
• At least five years clinical experience in a registered nurse role.
• Eligible for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in a professional school of nursing, or equivalent teaching experience, appropriate for appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (minimum of two years) or Clinical Associate Professor (minimum of five years).
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program vision, mission and goals as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.
• Demonstrated strong collegial relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current doctorate or enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Experience in program development, curriculum design, informatics andcommunications systems with simulation experiences, and teaching in undergraduatenursing.
• Record of accomplishments in scholarly/creative activities, including grantsmanshipand extramural funding, and service.
• Experience in higher education including accreditation, program review, andassessment.
• Certification in one or more nursing specialties or nursing education.
• Experience with formats of distance education, to include on-line instruction.
• Experience with Standardized Patient programs either as faculty, student orparticipant.
• Demonstrated strong collegial leadership qualities in diversity and innovation.
• Experience in building and promoting community relationships.
• Demonstrated success in staff or faculty cooperative support and team development.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52502


To ensure full consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• License
• Certifications (if applicable)

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position

Type of Position Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/02/2025

Review Date

Review Date 05/14/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Licensure
• Certifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you hold a BSN degree AND a Master’s degree in Nursing (or a Master’s in a related field with at least 12 hours of graduate nursing education course work)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please select the rank you are applying for.
  • Professor of Practice
  • Associate Professor of Practice
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
  • InsightintoDiversity.com
  • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
  • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
  • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
• Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable)

  (Open Ended Question)

• Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
  • Yes.
  • No.