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Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor, Nursing Ph.D. DNP Agency West Texas A&M University Department Dean, College Of Nursing And Health Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: The Laura & Joe Street School of Nursing is searching for a Nurse PhD: Associate or Assistant Professor. This eleven-month appointment involves teaching undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical, commensurate with expertise and education. The opportunity for other faculty roles and responsibilities are also provided. Work Performed: Teach undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical. Utilize the online learning management system, WTClass, for which training is provided. Advise students currently in the undergraduate nursing program. Serve on departmental committees and University committees (if elected). Attend monthly Faculty/Staff Organization Committee meetings. Demonstrate productivity in scholarly activity, if hired in a tenure-track position, for which a doctoral degree is required. Ability to work day shift, evening shift, and/or 12-hour shift in local hospitals. Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Nursing is required for an Instructor position. Candidates obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing by December, 2025 will be considered. FNP certification is require. A current unencumbered license, or eligibility for license, to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. The ability to instruct students in a variety of courses in various clinical situations. The ability to develop teaching materials. The ability to work effectively as a member of the team. Preferred Qualifications: A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. If the doctorate is in a related field, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Experience in teaching in baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree programs in nursing. Applicant Instructions: We require the following: Letter of interest or cover letter Curriculum Vitae Portfolio of creative work (where applicable) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. 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/ Veterans/Disability Employer. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Angela Phillips-chair Department: Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing Phone: 806-651-2662 Email: aphillips@wtamu.edu 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.