"Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Nursing"

Application Deadline:

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Position Details:

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 of Professional Practice in Nursing. Preference given to individuals who have completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Educational preparation and clinical expertise in adult medical-surgical, and simulation preferred. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching undergraduate nursing. The position 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.

School/College Description:

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College – Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work – are home to 1,900 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU; we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care and educational settings.

Harris College offers 20 degree pathways in our health-related disciplines. Students benefit from learning experiences in campus laboratories and hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. On campus, the Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic provides services for more than 300 families each year and serves as a professional practice site for students majoring in speech pathology and habilitation of the deaf. TCU Nursing and the School of Nurse Anesthesia provide innovative learning experiences in their state-of-the-art simulation centers.

The faculty and students at Harris College actively engage in research for the purpose of improving health and well-being. Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to form mentoring relationships with internationally recognized faculty as they conduct studies in such areas as pharmacogenetics, carbohydrate metabolism, exercise physiology, health disparities, heart disease, aging, Parkinson’s disease, caregiving, language development in children with hearing loss, and forgiveness among others. Our graduates are competent, compassionate, and in demand in the workforce.

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 vita, and (3) statement of teaching philosophy.

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.