Instructor of Nursing job in Texarkana

Job Title

Instructor of Nursing
Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department

CASE Nursing/Kinesiology
Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate
Job Location

Texarkana, Texas
Job Type

Faculty
Job Description

Texas A&M University – Texarkana and its nursing programs are committed to meeting the healthcare needs in East Texas. The nursing program at Texas A&M University - Texarkana awards Bachelor of Science degrees (ADN-BSN & Traditional BSN) and Master of Science degrees in Nursing Administration and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The programs are offered face-to-face (Traditional BSN), online (ADN-BSN), and online/hybrid (MSN) and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The nursing programs are part of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) and will be pursuing an aggressive program growth agenda over the next five (5) years. The appointment will be for a 9-month full time faculty member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach courses in the BSN and ADN-BSN programs in a variety of formats (online, hybrid, face-to-face) including clinical and simulation teaching/ supervision.
Student advisement as assigned
Active participant in program development, renewal and revision
Perform appropriate levels of service locally, regionally, and/or nationally
Work with the Director of Nursing to develop collaborative relationships with local and regional healthcare entities
Ability to seek and participate in independent and/or collaborative extramurally funded projects and research
In accordance with Texas Board of Nursing, Rules and Regulations relating to Nurse Education, Licensure and Practice (2014), faculty shall be responsible for:
Supervising student in clinical and experiential learning experiences;
Supervising all initial nursing procedures performed by the student in the clinical area and ascertaining that the student is competent before allowing the student to perform an actual nursing procedure independently;
Developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum; and
Participating in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participating in academic guidance and counseling.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Texas
Minimum of four (4) years of nursing practice experience
Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent
Location/re-location within a 75-mile radius of Texarkana, Texas or Texarkana, Arkansas.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Canvas or similar LMS
Experience teaching in a classroom and clinical settings
Current clinical practical experience or teaching equivalent
Medical-surgical and/or critical care experience
A record of professional activities related to nursing or nursing education
Evidence of research agenda and scholarship
Other Requirements

Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.