Job Title

Instructor of Nursing

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Dean, College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

This eleven-month appointment involves teaching undergraduate nursing courses in both didactic and clinical settings, commensurate with the candidate's education and expertise. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, facilitation of simulation experiences, and supervision of 8 to 12-hour clinical groups. Clinical groups will usually meet at 6 am. 

Work Performed:

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical.
• Utilize the online learning management system, WTClass, for which training is provided.
• Advise students currently in the undergraduate nursing program.
• Serve on departmental committees and University committees (if elected).
• Attend monthly Faculty/Staff Organization Committee meetings.
• Demonstrate productivity in scholarly activity, if hired in a tenure-track position, for which a doctoral degree is required.
• Ability to work day shift, evening shift, and/or 12-hour shift in local hospitals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or minimum of 18 hours earned toward MSN.
• Current unencumbered RN license in Texas, or eligibility for Texas licensure.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate nursing courses, including assignments on morning, evening, and/or 12-hour clinical shifts.
• Ability to develop instructional materials and contribute to course development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the School of Nursing faculty team.
• Applicants holding a doctoral degree may be eligible for consideration for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position.
• Tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate ongoing scholarly productivity.
• Eligibility to meet the requirements for Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating high- and low-fidelity simulation, developing simulation scenarios, conducting debriefings, and teaching in skills laboratories is preferred.

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following: 

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
• Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for 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.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair:  Dr. Angela Phillips-chair

Department:  Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing

Phone: 806-651-2662

Email: [email protected]

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.