Assistant Professor

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: College Of Nursing | Undergraduate Nursing Program

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Houston, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Works collaboratively with the faculty in coordinating the implementation of respective programs of study.
• Demonstrates command of content in an area of specialization.
• Develops classroom and clinical learning activities that facilitate learning.
• Coordinates orientation and teaching across the curriculum of students' theory and/or clinical teaching.
• Plans, implements and evaluates assigned course offerings, including clinical and practice courses.
• Serves as a member of the CON Faculty Organization and in collaboration with faculty respective assigned university committees, task force, etc.
• Submits an annual faculty performance portfolio representative of documentation of teaching effectiveness, scholarship/research, and service.

Required Responsibilities:

• Articulates a defined program of research.
• Exhibits leadership in research for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
• Directs and engage in research that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
• Disseminates scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
• Uses innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online teaching.
• Serves as an academic advisor and research mentor to students and faculty, and communities of interest.
• Assumes a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership through increased participation University activities and committees.
• Participates actively in local, state, national, international nursing, and professional organizations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in Nursing, and a PhD or doctorate equivalent in an area specialization and from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teaching, including clinical practice teaching.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and service in nursing education and practice.
• Demonstrated past performance in the scholarship of nursing, including and not limited to research, scientific manuscripts, grant writing, technology, etc.

Required Licensure and or Certification:

• Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled

Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements: 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.