Description
The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing at Galveston invites applications for full time faculty (tenure/tenure-track/non-tenure track) positions in the Graduate degree program. Specialty areas include medical/surgical, community and population health, adult & family health, acute & critical care, obstetrics & neonatal health, nursing administration, and nursing education. We are recruiting for the academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, commensurate with the degree and experience.
Preferred Candidates will have teaching experience at the university level, clinical experience in their specialty area, a defined program of research or scholarship and demonstrated leadership skills. Faculty on research tenure track should show a strong potential for developing a funded program of scientific research and evidence of scholarly achievement. Faculty at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with tenure should have a well-defined program of research including publications and national/international presentations, track record of intramural and/or extramural grant funding.
UTMB is home to hospitals and emergency departments on four campuses, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, the 160,000 square feet Health Education Center for simulation and interprofessional education and the Galveston National Lab. The UTMB community values diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Effectively use innovative, state of the art teaching methodologies and learning activities that promote excellence in classroom and online instruction.
- Participate in course design, development, implementation, and evaluation to provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
- Maintain academic excellence in education, practice and/or research through participation in continuing education programs.
- Serves as academic advisor to students.
- Demonstrate competence and leadership within a defined area of nursing practice.
- Exhibits leadership in clinical settings for increased collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
- Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications/presentation at local or state meetings.
- Direct and engage in scholarship that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and nursing science.
- Actively engage in School of Nursing and university committees.
- Participates actively in local, state, national, and international professional organizations.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- APRN credentials in family, neonatal or adult gerontology acute care specialties, and an earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
