Assistant Professor, Nursing Practice

About the role

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing Practice beginning Fall 2027. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty members are required to be physically on campus as needed to contribute to the academic mission of the College and University.

Responsibilities

• Teach students and adhere to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes, and current teaching, clinical, and simulation best practices and safety measures.
• Pursue a robust program of research, seek external funding, and disseminate research findings.
• Participate in college, university, and professional service activities; active participation in committees and activities is required.
• Maintain content and clinical mastery.
• Model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues.
• Provide student support including mentoring, advising, recruiting, and DNP student project supervision.
• Develop and maintain an active program of scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues.

Required Qualifications

• Research‑focused PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution (advanced ABD considered, but degree must be conferred at time of appointment).
• Current unencumbered RN and/or APRN license in the State of Texas by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of high‑quality teaching.
• Evidence of leadership capability and ability to work effectively with interprofessional groups.
• Potential for establishing a program of research and scholarship with a record of successful funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑doctoral education/training.
• Experience coordinating academic nursing programs.
• Experience with classroom/didactic course teaching.
• Prior experience with baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing education program approvals, national accreditation, online and in‑person didactic teaching.
• Records of professional service at local or national levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.

Schedule

9‑month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment.