Professor

University of North Texas - Denton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas Health Fort Worth College of Nursing invites applications for a Full Professor who will lead in nursing education, research, and practice. The successful candidate will have a strong scholarly record, external funding, and experience mentoring faculty.

The position emphasizes academic leadership, collaboration, and advancing the College’s growth, reputation, and impact within a values-driven, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• Active unencumbered nursing license in Texas or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• A record of scholarly research and publications in nursing or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues and students.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching across undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based curricula using contemporary teaching strategies.
• Incorporate clinical judgment, EBP, quality and safety, informatics, IPE, and professional standards into teaching.
• Mentor and advise students in academic, clinical, scholarly, and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
• Support student progression, retention, and transition to practice or advanced roles.
• Maintain a sustained program of scholarship and seek extramural funding as appropriate.
• Disseminate scholarly work through publications, presentations, and conferences.

Skills

Doctoral degree

Nursing license

Teaching excellence

Scholarly research

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

Title: Professor

Employee Classification: Professor

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate withe experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. Then new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

Position Overview

UNT Health Fort Worth College of Nursing seeks a distinguished and accomplished scholar to join our faculty as a Full Professor. The successful candidate will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and/or practice, with a strong record of scholarly productivity, external funding, and mentoring. As a senior faculty member, the Professor is expected to provide academic leadership, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and contribute to the continued growth, reputation, and impact of the College of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• An active unencumbered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• A record of scholarly research and publication in nursing or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

A valid nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching across undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs, consistent with area of expertise.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based, innovative curricula using contemporary teaching and learning strategies.
• Incorporate clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, informatics, interprofessional education, and professional nursing standards into teaching as appropriate.
• Mentor and advise students in academic, clinical, scholarly, and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support student progression, retention, professional development, and successful transition to nursing practice or advanced practice.
• Maintain a sustained and nationally recognized program of scholarship appropriate to the faculty member's area of expertise.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, professional conferences, and other high-impact scholarly venues.
• Seek and participate in extramural funding, research collaborations, or other scholarly initiatives as appropriate to the faculty member's expertise and assigned workload.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for junior and mid-career faculty.
• Support faculty development related to teaching, scholarship, professional advancement, and academic promotion.
• Provide leadership for College initiatives, committees, programs, or strategic priorities as assigned.
• Promote collegiality, collaboration, accountability, and a culture of academic excellence.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and interprofessional initiatives across the university and with external partners.
• Provide meaningful service to the College, university, nursing profession, and broader community.
• Participate in faculty governance and College and university committees.
• Maintain active engagement in relevant professional nursing and scholarly organizations.
• Maintain an active role in the nursing profession through participation in professional organizations, community outreach, and other related activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching, research, and service.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, some evenings/weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.