What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Clinical Professor - Nursing Houston position at Texas Woman's University?
Clinical Faculty Job Description
Texas Woman's University College of Nursing comprises three campuses located in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. We invite applications for a Faculty position at the TWU Institute of Health Sciences - Houston Center. The TWU Institute of Health Sciences - Houston Center is a top university located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. The Houston Center also offers advanced degrees in several health science programs.
Texas Woman's University is the largest public university in the nation primarily for women, and has had a presence in Houston since 1960. On each campus, our distinguished Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, practice, service, and scholarship.
A successful applicant will have a focused area of research, clinical expertise, publications, and other scholarly activities. The preferred applicant will have demonstrated teaching experience at the Undergraduate or Graduate level. Requirements include the following:
- an earned MSN
- must have a current RN license, and be eligible for RN licensure in the state of Texas.
An earned DNP or PhD in Nursing or a Research Doctorate in a related field is preferred, but not required. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
The College of Nursing is fully accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CNE). Information about the College of Nursing may be found at http://www.twu.edu/nursing/.
To Apply
Candidates should submit the following documents:
- Letter of application
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Unofficial copies of all Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts, with the degree conferral date clearly printed.
Employer Description
TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses: Denton, Dallas, and Houston. This diverse academic community is guided by Faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).
Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu
Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
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Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.
Individuals may qualify for a Veteran’s Employment Preference or a Former Foster Youth Employment Preference at Texas Woman’s University over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. If you believe you may qualify, click here for more information and instructions on how to claim an employment preference for this position: http://www.twu.edu/recruitment-selection/6589.asp