Clinical Assistant Professor & Nursing Student Success and Retention Coordinator

Clinical Assistant Professor & Nursing Student Success and Retention Coordinator

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor & Nursing Student Success and Retention Coordinator in the College of Nursing. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

Work hours:

Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations, clinical sites, or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to nursing students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Enter essential information into the TSU EAB system.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, remediation and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning, engagement, and retention.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Document student remediation interventions in appropriate systems.
• Generate reports from student and faculty outcome data to support student success.

Collaborate with Nursing faculty and leadership to conduct regular curriculum reviews and revisions, as needed.

Participate as a member of the Admission, Progression, and Retention (APR) Committee.

Foster retention of current BSN students through individual meetings with students and faculty.

Orient/mentor faculty who are new to the program and courses.

Attend scheduled meetings, as applicable to the Program.

Review Course Evaluations, HESI results and Mountain Measurement results to make recommendations for course improvement for courses at the end of each…