W.F. “Tex Polly Rankin Endowed Professor in Nursing

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This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University seeks candidates for a 9-month tenure-track position in nursing as the W.F. “Tex” & Polly Rankin Endowed Professor in Nursing. Minimum requirements include an earned PhD in nursing or a related field, demonstrated effective teaching in higher education for at least three years, and an established record of funded research and scholarly work.

Candidates must meet criteria for appointment as an Associate or Full Professor. Applicants for this position will have designated resources to support their research program and travel. Educational preparation and clinical expertise in adult medical-surgical, critical care nursing preferred. The position(s) is on-campus and in-person. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a current, valid, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

TCU Nursing is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, clinical proficiency, and compassionate patient care. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU Nursing offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs designed to prepare students for diverse roles in healthcare. Our programs build on and reinforce a broad foundation of liberal studies. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands‑on clinical experiences.

Students receive a solid foundation in nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient‑centered care. Our graduate and doctoral programs are fully online and prepare registered nurses for leadership and/or advanced practice in a variety of settings. TCU's nursing faculty are distinguished by their expertise, dedication to teaching, and active involvement in research that advances the field of nursing. Our faculty includes accomplished educators, researchers, and practitioners who have an intentional desire to advance health and the field of nursing education and practice.

Our simulation and practice labs are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology to prepare students across levels for patient care before entering the hospital setting. Students assume considerable responsibility for their own learning and are expected to become increasingly independent and competent in the exercise of clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and the application of the nursing process to a variety of problems and situations.

As a result of strong partnerships with regional health care systems, our clinical placements allow students to apply their knowledge under the guidance of experienced faculty and healthcare professionals. We emphasize the importance of interprofessional collaboration and global engagement, preparing students to work effectively within healthcare teams and make meaningful contributions to the health and well‑being of individuals and communities across a variety of settings.

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College – Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work – are home to 1,900 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU;

we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care…