Assistant Professor, Nursing

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Nursing provides classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, and/or online instruction within the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating student learning experiences in both academic and practicum settings. The faculty member participates in scholarly activities, service, student advising, and professional engagement consistent with the expectations of the Assistant Professor rank. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Nursing Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Nursing Studies, and/or theAssistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Studies.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaching:
• Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and practicum settings.
• Plan, organize, and manage assigned courses in alignment with program outcomes,
• accreditation standards, and university requirements.

• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback to support learning and
• professional development.

• Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies and instructional technologies to enhance
• student learning.

• Advise and mentor students on academic and professional matters.

• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and continuous
• improvement activities.

• Maintain academic and professional standards established by the School of Nursing,
• College, and University.

• Research and Scholarship:
• Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with expectations for the AssistantProfessor rank.

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of nursing knowledge through
• research, presentations, publications, and other scholarly activities.

• Integrate current research, evidence-based practice, and emerging trends into teaching
• and professional activities.

• Pursuing professional development opportunities that support teaching excellence,
• scholarly productivity, and professional growth.

• Service:
• Participate in School of Nursing, College, and University committees, governanceactivities, and institutional initiatives.

• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain active participation in professional nursing organizations and activities.

• Support the mission, goals, and strategic priorities of the School of Nursing and the
• University.

• Engage with students, colleagues, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders in
• support of nursing education and service.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a closely related field.
• Current unencumbered RN license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Experience inclinical nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.

• Unencumbered RN license in Texas or eligibility for licensure.

• Desired Qualifications:
• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience mentoring students and advising student organizations.

• Specialist certification in area of nursing practice.

Supplemental Information

• Key Competencies:
• Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional design andimplementation.

• Demonstrated achievement in scholarly and research activities.

• Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions: Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom, laboratory, or an office setting.
Pay Range: Commensurate
Required Documents: The following documents are required for your application to be considered complete.
• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vita
• Research / Teaching Statement
• Cover Letter

Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

• Benefits:
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.