"Assistant or Associate Professor in Nursing"

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences (HCNHS) invites applications for a 9-month position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Nursing. An earned PhD in Nursing or other health-related field is required. Candidates with established and/or ongoing external funding are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference given to individuals with an established program of research in the areas of wellness and chronic disease, health disparities, or population health. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing in the areas of behavioral health, adult medical-surgical, clinical reasoning, and professional issues. Broad clinical expertise in adult medical-surgical, and/or simulation preferred. The position(s) is on-campus and in-person. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a current, valid, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Department Details

TCU Nursing is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, clinical proficiency, and compassionate patient care. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU Nursing offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs designed to prepare students for diverse roles in healthcare.

Our programs build on and reinforce a broad foundation of liberal studies. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences. Students receive a solid foundation in nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Our graduate and doctoral programs are fully online and prepare registered nurses for leadership and/or advanced practice in a variety of settings.

TCU's nursing faculty are distinguished by their expertise, dedication to teaching, and active involvement in research that advances the field of nursing. Our faculty includes accomplished educators, researchers, and practitioners who have an intentional desire to advance health and the field of nursing education and practice.

Our simulation and practice labs are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to prepare students across levels for patient care before entering the hospital setting. Students assume considerable responsibility for their own learning and are expected to become increasingly independent and competent in the exercise of clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and the application of the nursing process to a variety of problems and situations.

As a result of strong partnerships with regional health care systems, our clinical placements allow students to apply their knowledge under the guidance of experienced faculty and healthcare professionals. We emphasize the importance of interprofessional collaboration and global engagement, preparing students to work effectively within healthcare teams and make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities across a variety of settings.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website at jobs.tcu.edu. You may search for this position by entering the 6-digit requisition number located above or by entering the title in the search field.

Complete the application, which consists of personal contact information, three professional references and their contact information, and a voluntary survey. Then, upload a (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) planned program of research, including external funding experience/plan.

Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later time in the process from your three references. Your references will receive an email from TCU asking them to upload their LOR on your behalf.