Assistant Professor of Nursing
- 499702
- Faculty
- Full-time
- Opening at : Jul 8 2024 at 09 : 00 CDT
- Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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Application Deadline :
Search will remain open until position(s) filled
Position Details :
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences (HCNHS) invites applications for a 9-month position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Nursing.
An earned PhD in Nursing or other health-related field is required. Candidates with established and / or ongoing external funding are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preference given to individuals with an established program of research in the areas of wellness and chronic disease, health disparities, or population health.
We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing in the areas of behavioral health, adult medical-surgical, clinical reasoning, and professional issues.
Broad clinical expertise in adult medical-surgical, and / or simulation preferred. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a current, valid, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Department Details :
TCU Nursing is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, clinical proficiency, and compassionate patient care.
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU Nursing offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs designed to prepare students for diverse roles in healthcare.
Our programs builds on and reinforces a broad foundation of liberal studies. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences.
Students receive a solid foundation in nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Our graduate and doctoral programs are fully online and prepare registered nurses for leadership and / or advanced practice in a variety of settings.
TCU's nursing faculty are distinguished by their expertise, dedication to teaching, and active involvement in research that advances the field of nursing.
Our faculty include accomplished educators, researchers, and practitioners that have an intentional desire to advance health and the field of nursing education and practice.
Our simulation and practice labs are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to prepare students across levels for patient care before entering the hospital setting.
Students assume considerable responsibility for their own own learning, and are expected to become increasingly independent and competent in the exercise of clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and the application of nursing process to a variety of problems and situations.
As a result of strong partnerships with regional health care systems, our clinical placements allow students to apply their knowledge under the guidance of experienced faculty and healthcare professionals.
We emphasize the importance of interprofessional collaboration and global engagement, preparing students to work effectively within healthcare teams and make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of individuals and communities across a variety of settings.