Clinical assistant/Associate Professor

Job TitleClinical assistant / Associate ProfessorAgencyPrairie View A&M UniversityDepartmentCollege of Nursing | Undergraduate Nursing ProgramProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationHouston, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe CON seeks candidates for the full-time faculty position of Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Nursing. The successful candidate will have strong clinical knowledge and expertise within the primary specialty as well as the ability to teach across the curriculum. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, administration of instruction in didactic and clinical application of the CON curriculum, assisting, advising and mentorship of students within and outside of the classroom and active participation in CON committees. The success candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. This general job description applies across all specialty areas including : adult health, community / population health, nursing administration and education.Responsibilities : This is a clinical track position that works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study : Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning.Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching.Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students' theory and / or clinical teaching.Plans, implements, and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses.Assists in the development of, monitoring / maintenance of, and reporting of curriculum content for the education of baccalaureate, masters (advance practice nurse) and doctoral students in accordance with national standards and accreditation bodies (AACN, ACEN, NLN, NONPF).Serves as an academic advisor and scholarship mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest.Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities : Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization.Participates in and demonstrates leadership in CON and PVAMU committees and taskforces.Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship / research, and service.Additional Scholarship Responsibilities : Articulates a defined program of scholarship.Directs and engage in scholarship that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.Exhibits leadership in scholarship for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications / presentation at local or state meetings.Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.Required Education and Experience : Master's degree in nursing, in an area specialization and from an accredited institution.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Commitment to working with students and colleagues of different backgrounds.Required Licensure and or Certification : Current unencumbered licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.Appropriate national certification in specialty area, if an advanced practice nurse.Preferred Qualifications : PhD or doctorate equivalent preferred.Demonstrated knowledge, skills and service in nursing education and practice.Experience in classroom education / teaching and / or clinical nursing education.Demonstrated past performance in the scholarship of nursing.Experience in providing didactic education content across curriculum.Required Licensure and or Certification : Current unencumbered licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.Appropriate national certification in specialty area, if an advanced practice nurse.Job Posting Close Date : 08 / 19 / 2024Required Attachments : Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume / CV" or Resume / Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.Resume or Curriculum VitaeCover LetterApplication Submission Guidelines : All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.Background Check Requirements : All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.