Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Open Rank – McAllen Campus

Job Responsibilities

Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty members are expected to contribute significantly to teaching, service, and scholarship within the College of Nursing. Specific responsibilities include:

• Teaching: Maintain high standards in classroom, clinical, simulation, and online instruction. Responsibilities include preparing and revising course materials and assessments that foster student learning, selecting and managing high-quality clinical and simulation experiences, and providing competent clinical supervision. Evaluate student performance, provide academic advising and mentoring, maintain posted office hours, and collaborate and mentor faculty colleagues. Develop new courses consistent with curricular and accreditation standards and support ongoing academic program accreditation efforts.
• Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities that advance nursing education, clinical practice, or health outcomes. Scholarship may include contributions to evidence-based practice, presentations, publications, or other activities that support the academic mission of the College. Demonstrate ongoing professional development and innovation in teaching and scholarly work.
• Service: Participate in active participation on college or university committees, involvement in accreditation or self-study initiatives, advising student organizations, and engaging in clinical practice where appropriate. Collaborate within the college community and contribute to initiatives that promote the College’s mission and excellence in nursing education.

Required Education

Earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) in nursing. PhD in a related field is acceptable with at least one graduate degree in nursing (e.g., MSN, MN, MS in Nursing).

Required Registrations, Certifications and Licenses

Candidate must be eligible for a Texas RN and/or APRN license depending upon credentials.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience providing clinical instruction at the baccalaureate level or higher. Two or more years of recent nursing practice experience. Demonstrated clinical expertise in nursing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Use of simulation in nursing education. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Community Health, Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health. Professional certification in nursing specialty area. Certification in simulation.