Texas A&M University School of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer to teach online and clinical courses in the MSN- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at our Bryan or Round Rock, Texas campus locations. This position will teach graduate nursing courses. The faculty position is a full-time non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer and is expected to have a 9-month appointment with a potential 2.5-month summer contract and is expected to begin on June 1, 2023.
The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, and MSN-Forensic Nursing and DNP degree programs. We are a growing college within Texas A&M University with programs located in Bryan, Texas (primary location) and Round Rock, Texas. The ideal candidate for this faculty position will have a master’s degree with certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
The School of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX. Texas A&M University is home to over 70,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Responsibilities include:
Lecturer Track
All Lecturer track faculty are expected to teach as their primary responsibility. Instruction in the school of nursing is complex, given the practice nature of the discipline, and includes content and clinical mastery. These expectations are broadly described as expectations to:
- Develop new courses according to curriculum and accreditation standards.
- Prepare course materials and examinations that are current, evaluated, and revised to improve student learning.
- Teach effectively in the online environment and clinical setting.
- Select and manage quality clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings.
- Provide competent clinical supervision of students.
- Evaluate student performance effectively.
- Advise and mentor students for academic success.
- Maintain posted online office hours.
- Collaborate with and mentor faculty peers.
- Maintain clinical currency and relevant certifications
All faculty are expected to participate in service activities to the University, the school, and to the profession. Service activities include school and university committees, participate in accreditation or self-study writing, advisement of student organizations, and clinical practice if part of the assigned faculty role.
Faculty committed to diversity, equity and inclusion are desired.
The anticipated started date is 6/01/2023.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Minimum degree required is a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Required Experience:
- Experience teaching at the baccalaureate or higher level, is required.
- Two or more years of recent nursing practice in Psychiatric Mental Health is required.
Preferred Experience:
- Graduate teaching experience.
- Experience teaching Psychiatric Mental Health courses
Required Registrations, Certifications and Licenses:
- Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas by time of appointment.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/118707 and upload the following:
- Cover letter
- A current curriculum vita that includes a list of courses taught including format (e.g., face to face, online, hybrid)
- Contact information for three professional references
- Teaching Statement (1 page)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (1 page)
If you have questions about the advertisement, please contact Jennifer Morton at jmorton@tamu.edu.
