Open Rank, Clinical Faculty in Nursing (FNP)

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Posting Information

Position TitleOpen Rank, Clinical Faculty in Nursing (FNP)

Job Posting Number202320NTL

Job LocationRound Rock

CollegeCollege of Health Professions

Department/SchoolSt. David's School of Nursing

Position Description

TheSt. David’s School of Nursing (https://www.nursing.txstate.edu/) at Texas State University seeks dynamic, innovative educators interested in a faculty position at the Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor level in a rapidly evolving environment. Qualified candidates are passionate about mentoring graduate students, have a reputation for collegial interactions, and are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates are committed to preparing Nurse Practitioners who are caring practitioners, patient advocates, and visionary leaders.

The nine-month clinical track appointment, with possible summer employment, reports to the Director, St. David’s School of Nursing on the Texas State University’s Round Rock Campus. The School of Nursing is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health Professions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The responsibilities include participation in curriculum development and teaching. Interest in and ability to utilize simulation are also requirements for teaching in the MSN program. Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities, as well as academic service to the department, college, and university.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited University

• National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

• Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) license or ELIGIBLE for APRN licensure in Texas

• Demonstrated clinical competence as a Nurse Practitioner

• Significant years of full-time experience in clinical practice or management, and potential for significant professional growth

• Clinical Assistant Professor: more than 5 years

• Clinical Associate Professor: more than 10 years

• Clinical Professor: more than 15 years

• Experience in professional education at the university level

• Clinical Assistant Professor: less than 5 years

• Clinical Associate Professor: more than 5 years

• Clinical Professor: more than 10 years

• Engaged in scholarship through relevant professional presentations, workshops, or publications

• Leadership in relevant professional organizations

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the nursing program’s vision, mission and goals as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or enrolled in a doctoral program with an earned master’s degree in nursing.

• Demonstrated leadership supporting diversity in nursing education and/or professional development.

• Demonstrated collegial leadership and team development.

• Experience in higher education including accreditation, program development, assessment, and curriculum design.

• Teaching experience utilizing distance education modalities, to include on-line instruction.

• Teaching experience with simulation or virtual education.

• Experience in building and promoting community relationships and partnerships in clinical or academic settings.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39848.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by April 1, 2023: a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and names and addresses of three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2023

Posting Date

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date04/01/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Record Checks and Verifications

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Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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