Assistant​/Associate Professor, Nursing

Overview

The Wilson School of Nursing in the Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. As a faculty member in the Wilson School of Nursing, you will be expected to teach undergraduate nursing courses primarily in pre-licensure BSN programs in Wichita Falls. Collaborate with faculty to develop, teach, organize, and evaluate courses, clinical sites, and student experiences for the pre-licensure BSN programs.

Conduct clinical teaching. Advise and mentor students, as well as participate in faculty governance. Participate in scholarly activities aligned with duties, and be involved in the service to the university, community, and the profession.

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses primarily in pre-licensure BSN programs in Wichita Falls.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, teach, organize, and evaluate courses, clinical sites, and student experiences for the pre-licensure BSN programs.
• Conduct clinical teaching.
• Advise and mentor students, as well as participate in faculty governance.
• Participate in scholarly activities aligned with duties, and be involved in the service to the university, community, and the profession.

• Applicants are required to have an MSN and RN licensure or be eligible for Texas licensure.
• Preferred qualifications include a doctorate or willingness to earn a doctorate, an MSN in nursing education, and teaching experience in a BSN program.

• Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Must adhere to University’s core values:
  People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey.
• Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements.
• Regular reliable attendance is required.
• This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation.

The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance.