Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing Practice
Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiAbout the role
Job Title
Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing PracticeAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
College Of Nursing and Health SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing Practice to begin as early as Fall 2026. Rank will be determined upon qualifications. This position is a 9-month appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus.
Job Description
The CONHS non-tenure-track faculty responsibilities include teaching, service and implementation and evaluation of nursing courses and student learning. Faculty are expected to model exemplary professional behavior through work with students, peers, and community colleagues and to provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, FNP student DNP student project supervision, and clinical placement if applicable.
Faculty are also expected to participate in activities that contribute to achieving TAMU-CC and CONHS organizational goals. Teaching responsibilities include working in collaboration with department chair, program director and program faculty to ensure quality program curriculum and instruction in the didactic and clinical phases of the program. Duties include course management, teaching, skills and simulation labs, student advisement, and student formative and summative evaluation. Responsibilities may also include participation in clinical site visits, scholarly project committee work, student remediation, test writing and analysis, program admissions, accreditation processes and program assessment to include serving on in-person faculty meetings and committees essential to the college, and university’s functioning.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for Visiting Assistant Professor rank:
Earned doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP) or related field (e.g., EdD). Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
Current unencumbered RN License in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas at time of hire.
To be considered for Visiting Associate Professor rank:
Earned doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP) or related field (e.g., EdD). Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience at the visiting assistant professor or comparable rank is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
Current unencumbered RN License in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current board certification as an FNP from AANP or ANCC
One to two (1-2) years of academic teaching experience
Experience with classroom/didactic course teaching.
Knowledge of curriculum and curriculum development.
Knowledge of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies for nurse practitioners (NPs).
Experience in program coordination and management, including curriculum refinement and student progress.
Experience with web-based course delivery, including on-line course development, online teaching, and application of best practices in online education.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.
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