What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank- Clinical - Extreme Environment Nursing position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The successful candidate will have experience in expeditionary missions, humanitarian aid, or aerospace nursing and academic nursing education. Preferred areas of experience or interest include care delivery in extreme environments, such as desert, jungle, arctic, alpine, disaster, low-intensity conflict, marine, or space. Responsibilities include teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs, commensurate with the candidate’s credentials and experience.This 9-month appointment begins in August 2026 and offers the possibility of a summer contract. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Leadership, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program, a DNP in Extreme Environment Nursing, and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs.We are a growing college offering academic programs, certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station, McAllen, Round Rock and online.The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world.Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX.It is home to over 70,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.Job Responsibilities Include:Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty members are expected to contribute significantly to teaching, service, and scholarship within the College of Nursing.Specific responsibilities include:Teaching: APT faculty maintain high standards in classroom, clinical, simulation, and online instruction. Responsibilities include preparing and revising course materials and assessments that foster student learning, selecting and managing high-quality clinical and simulation experiences, and providing competent clinical supervision.Faculty also evaluate student performance, provide academic advising and mentoring, maintain posted office hours, and collaborate and mentor faculty colleagues. Additionally, faculty are expected to develop new courses consistent with curricular and accreditation standards and support ongoing academic program accreditation efforts.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) in nursing. PhD in a related field is acceptable with at least one graduate degree in nursing (e.g., MSN, MN, MS in Nursing)
Posted On 6/2/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Texas A&M University Health Science Center- College of Nursing Job Location Bryan, TX
The successful candidate will have experience in expeditionary missions, humanitarian aid, or aerospace nursing and academic nursing education. Preferred areas of experience or interest include care delivery in extreme environments, such as desert, jungle, arctic, alpine, disaster, low-intensity conflict, marine, or space. Responsibilities include teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs, commensurate with the candidate’s credentials and experience.This 9-month appointment begins in August 2026 and offers the possibility of a summer contract. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional, Second degree, and RN to BSN), MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN-Nursing Education, MSN-Forensic Nursing, DNP-Leadership, graduate certificate in Forensic Health Care and post-graduate certificates in FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP. Future plans include a PhD program, a DNP in Extreme Environment Nursing, and additional graduate and post-graduate certificate programs.We are a growing college offering academic programs, certificates and continuing education in Bryan-College Station, McAllen, Round Rock and online.The College of Nursing is one of five colleges that comprise the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Drawing from our vast network of scientists, educators, and clinical partners, we educate highly qualified graduates who are equipped to address the health needs of an ever-changing population in Texas, the nation, and the world.Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, TX.It is home to over 70,000 students and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.Job Responsibilities Include:Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty members are expected to contribute significantly to teaching, service, and scholarship within the College of Nursing.Specific responsibilities include:Teaching: APT faculty maintain high standards in classroom, clinical, simulation, and online instruction. Responsibilities include preparing and revising course materials and assessments that foster student learning, selecting and managing high-quality clinical and simulation experiences, and providing competent clinical supervision.Faculty also evaluate student performance, provide academic advising and mentoring, maintain posted office hours, and collaborate and mentor faculty colleagues. Additionally, faculty are expected to develop new courses consistent with curricular and accreditation standards and support ongoing academic program accreditation efforts.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) in nursing. PhD in a related field is acceptable with at least one graduate degree in nursing (e.g., MSN, MN, MS in Nursing)
Posted On 6/2/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Texas A&M University Health Science Center- College of Nursing Job Location Bryan, TX