Assistant/Associate Professor - NMW

Position Description

The Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - NMW serves as a faculty member within the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing. This position is responsible for providing high-quality didactic, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and online instruction; contributing to curriculum development and program evaluation; advising and mentoring students; engaging in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty rank; and participating in service activities that support the mission and strategic goals of the School of Nursing and the university.

The faculty member reports directly to the appropriate Programmatic Department Chair and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and community stakeholders to promote excellence in nursing education, scholarship, and service.

The ideal candidate is an innovative nurse educator and scholar who is passionate about preparing the next generation of nursing professionals. This individual demonstrates excellence in teaching across online, classroom, simulation, and clinical settings; maintains an active program of scholarship; and contributes meaningfully to service at the program, school, university, and professional levels.

The successful candidate values collaboration, embraces student-centered learning, and is committed to advancing the mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing through teaching, scholarship, service, and professional engagement.

Department

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Major/Essential Functions

Teaching and Instruction

• Provides academic and clinical instruction within the School of Nursing.
• Teaches students in online, clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts online, classroom, and clinical experiences for students.
• Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in teaching.

Course Planning and Advising

• Assumes responsibility for and participates in planning and organizing assigned courses.
• Maintains academic standards set by the school and university.
• Provides academic advising and counseling to assigned students.

Scholarship and Research

• Conducts research or practice activities appropriate to rank.
• Participates in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
• Displays a scholarly orientation as defined in the Guidelines for Qualification of Faculty Appointment Rank.

Professional Service and Development

• Reports directly to the programmatic Department Chair.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school, program, course, and student activities.
• Participates in program, school, and university committees.
• Maintains membership in professional associations and serves on local or state committees.
• Plans professional development activities for self, such as continuing education and workshops.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Credentials:
  • National certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).

Professional Expectations & Contributions

• Teaching:
  • Demonstrated record of effectiveness.
• Scholarship:
  • Documented record of peer-reviewed publication or creative activity contributing to the field, academic quality, and intellectual development.
• Research:
  • Demonstrated potential for continuing growth in research, artistic, or creative initiatives.
• Service:
  • Proven history of professional service appropriate to the academic and nursing disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing, from an accredited university.
• Expertise in the delivery of masters nursing education.
• Demonstrated success in faculty role as a distance educator and can provide instruction via a variety of instructional modalities.
• At least five years of faculty experience.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Interested in various strategies and concepts of distance education and willingness to implement professional trends and issues.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.