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

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing Ph.D. DNP

West Texas A&M University

Dean, College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

Commensurate

Canyon, Texas

Faculty

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

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. The 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, 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.

• A Master’s degree in Nursing is required for an Instructor position. Candidates obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing by December, 2025 will be considered.
• FNP certification is required.
• A current unencumbered license, or eligibility for license, to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• The ability to instruct students in a variety of courses in various clinical situations.
• The ability to develop teaching materials.
• The 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 in teaching in baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree programs in nursing.

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• Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)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 hr.

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:

Email: aphillips