Job Title Instructor of Nursing Agency West Texas A&M University Department Nursing Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Amarillo, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: This nine-month appointment involves teaching undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical, commensurate with expertise and education. The opportunity for other faculty roles and responsibilities is also provided. Work Performed: + Teach undergraduate nursing courses, both theory and clinical. + Utilize the online learning management system, WTClass, for which training is provided. + Advise students currently in the undergraduate nursing program. + Serve on departmental committees and University committees (if elected). + Attend monthly Faculty/Staff Organization Committee meetings. + Demonstrate productivity in scholarly activity, if hired in a tenure-track position, for which a doctoral degree is required. + Ability to work day shift, evening shift, and/or 12-hour shift + Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: + A Master’s degree in Nursing is required for an instructor position. Candidates obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing by December 2023 will be considered. + A current unencumbered license, or eligibility for license, to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. + The ability to instruct students in a variety of courses in various clinical situations. + The ability to develop teaching materials. + The ability to work effectively as a member of the team Preferred Qualifications: + A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. If the doctorate is in a related field, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. + Experience in teaching in baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree programs in nursing. Applicant Instructions: We require the following: + Letter of interest or cover letter + Curriculum Vitae + Portfolio of creative work (where applicable) + Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable + Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) + Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) + Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu . Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. 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. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package, go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html) All applicants must attest that they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Angela Phillips Department: Nursing Phone: 806-651-2662 Email: aphillips@wtamu.edu 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.