Associate Professor

Job Title
Associate Professor & Department Chair, Nursing Education

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the position of Department Chair of Nursing Education to begin as early as June 1, 2023. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. The college is seeking an innovative, collaborative leader-teacher-scholar. The selected candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership and bring experiential, academic and research expertise commensurate with the position. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership experience in the management of human resources, budget, academic and clinical programming, and accreditation standards; a sustained record of research and extramural funding; a national reputation in area of expertise; experience in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as well as experience in interprofessional education. The workload for the department chair will consist of a 50% administrative load and 2/2 teaching load.

The Department Chair is accountable to the Dean of the college and is a member of the senior leadership team. The department chair will report to the Associate Dean for Nursing and collaborate with other college department chairs to assure that the CONHS curricula are expediently operational, advocate for and seek resources within and outside the College to advance strategic directions, make outcomes visible, and collaborate with others on the College administrative team and beyond to manage and grow resources.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned research doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution, or a doctorate in a related discipline from an accredited institution with an earned master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
  
• A record of achievement in scholarship appropriate for an appointment as a tenure-track Associate Professor.
  
• Experience in academic and clinical programming.
  
• Experience with accreditation and writing curricular and administrative reports.
  
• An unrestricted RN/APRN licensure in Texas by the time of appointment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Chairperson or administrative experience.
  
• A record of achievement in scholarship appropriate for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor.
  
• Sustained record of research and extramural funding.
  
• Experience in interprofessional education.
  
• Experience and knowledge of online delivery methods, distance education and/or hybrid education.
  

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

1. A cover letter,

2. A letter of application addressing qualifications listed including a statement of teaching/research philosophy and service,
3. A curriculum vitae, and
4. Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.

The posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Associate-Professor---Department-Chair--Nursing-Education_R-059791



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