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Tarleton State University Open Rank, Tenure Track, Undergraduate Faculty in Stephenville, Texas
Job Title
Open Rank, Tenure Track, Undergraduate Faculty
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
School of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The School of Nursing at Tarleton State University seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for Open Rank Faculty appointments in the department of Undergraduate Nursing.
This pool is for Fall 2023, qualified applicants are invited to apply.
Assistant, Associate, Professor - Tenure Track Nursing, Undergraduate
Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution.; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate with possible weekend hours. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion. Requires the ability to travel. This position will be supporting and serving all Tarleton locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
80% Teaching and Service: Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools; Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
20% Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.
Minimum Requirements
Assistant Professor:
Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution.
Three to Five years of successful college teaching experience
BLS certification
License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas
Associate Professor:
Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution.
Five to Eight years of successful college teaching experience.
BLS certification
License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas
Professor:
Earned doctorate/terminal degree (PhD and DNP) from an accredited institution.
Eight plus years of successful college teaching experience.
BLS certification
License to Practice Nursing in the State of Texas
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability in the discipline and show clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean. Demonstrated ability for continuing scholarly contribution beyond that required for completion of the terminal degree. Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Documents required:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications for desired position
Resume/CV
Three professional references with complete contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution before a letter of appointment is issued.
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.
Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
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