BR - Assist​/Assoc Professor - Graduate - FNP, AGACNP MBA

Major/Essential Functions Teaching and Instruction

• Provide academic and clinical instruction within the School of Nursing.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational experiences in online, classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Maintain academic standards established by the School of Nursing and TTUHSC.
• Assume responsibility for and/or participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of assigned courses.
• Incorporate current knowledge, emerging technologies, and innovative teaching methodologies into course delivery.
• Evaluate student learning outcomes and provide timely, constructive feedback to support academic success.

• Provide academic advising, counseling, and professional mentoring to assigned students.
• Assist students in achieving educational and professional goals through individualized guidance and support.
• Promote student engagement, retention, and success in the nursing program.

• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of curriculum, programs, courses, and student learning activities.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to ensure program compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and institutional standards.
• Support initiatives that enhance educational quality and student outcomes.

• Conduct research, scholarly inquiry, clinical scholarship, or professional practice activities consistent with the expectations of an Associate Professor rank.
• Disseminate scholarly work through publications, presentations, grant activities, or other recognized scholarly outlets.
• Maintain a scholarly orientation in accordance with the TTUHSC Guidelines for Qualification of Faculty Appointment Rank.
• Contribute to the advancement of nursing science, education, and practice.

• Participate actively in program, school, university, and community committees and activities.
• Contribute to faculty governance and institutional initiatives.
• Maintain membership and active participation in professional nursing and academic associations.
• Serve on local, state, regional, or national committees within professional organizations.
• Support activities that promote the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the School of Nursing and TTUHSC.

• Develop and implement an individualized professional development plan.
• Participate in continuing education programs, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings to maintain current knowledge and competency.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and clinical practice.

• Travel for clinical site visits and for on-campus Intensive classes and simulation events.

• Earned Doctorate AND Master's in Nursing from a regionally accredited university.
• Master’s in Business Administration.
• Current RN/APRN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Holds national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gero Acute Care NP.
• At least seven (7) years of clinical experience in the advanced practice nursing role as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gero Acute Care NP.

• Experience or education in telehealth practice.
• Experience in supervising APRN students and APRN projects.
• Leadership experience related to the coordination of teaching activities.
• Experience with curriculum, instructional design and implementation, including online education and clinical education.
• Background in research activities and scholarly achievement.