Assistant​/Associate Professor, Nursing Ph.D. DNP

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing Ph.D. DNP

Canyon, Texas

The Laura & Joe Street School of Nursing is searching for a Nurse PhD:
Associate or Assistant Professor. This eleven-month appointment involves teaching undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical, commensurate with expertise and education. Opportunity for other faculty roles and responsibilities are also provided.

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

• A Master’s degree in Nursing is required for an Instructor position.
• Candidates obtaining a Master’s by December 2025 will be considered.
• FNP certification is required.
• A current unencumbered license or eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Ability to instruct students in a variety of courses and clinical situations.
• Ability to develop teaching materials.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the team.

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• If the doctorate is in a related field, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Experience teaching in baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree programs in nursing.

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans.
• Additional health and lifestyle programs.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid leave programs.
• 13-15 paid holidays each year.
• Minimum starting wage of $15 per hour.
• Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages.
• Free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive and applicants will be subject to a criminal history investigation.