Open Rank, Clinical Track, Undergraduate Faculty

About the role

The College of Nursing at Tarleton State University seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for Open Rank Faculty appointments in the department of Undergraduate Nursing. This pool is for Spring/Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools;
• Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline;
• Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes;
• Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning.
• May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Will be required to teach Clinicals.
• Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry;
• Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation.
• Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Assistant Professor: Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution. Three to Five years of successful college teaching experience. BLS certification. License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas.
• Associate Professor: Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution. Five to Eight years of successful college teaching experience. BLS certification. License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas.
• Professor: Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution. Eight plus years of successful college teaching experience. BLS certification. License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in the discipline and show clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean.
• Demonstrated ability for continuing scholarly contribution beyond that required for completion of the terminal degree.
• Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate with possible weekend hours.