Assistant/Associate Professor

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Employee Classification: Associate Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. The new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.
Learn more about the college’s launch.

The new College of Nursing will join five other colleges and schools offering degree programs at HSC: the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Health Professions and College of Pharmacy.

Position Overview

UNT Health Science Center (HSC) College of Nursing is seeking an application for an Assistant or Associate Professor position to serve as a faculty for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. The successful candidate will be board certified as a PMHNP and eligible for licensure in Texas. This candidate will teach courses, develop curriculum, conduct research/scholarship, advise students, and engage in service to the department, university, and profession. The position is an Assistant or Associate Professor rank and is non-tenure track appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field or Masters’ Degree based on the rank.
-A valid nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.
-Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
-A record of scholarly research and publication in nursing or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in curriculum development and design.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Licensure or eligibility for licensures as an RN and APRN in Texas, National Board Certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Job Duties:

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate nursing courses in assigned areas of expertise. 
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching, research, and service. 
• Maintain an active role in the nursing profession through participation in professional organizations, community outreach, and other related activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing programs and curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and university committees and