Associate Professor, Nursing Practice

Corpus Christi, TX

Full time

R-096918

Job Title

Associate Professor, Nursing Practice

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor of Nursing Practice beginning Fall 2027. This is a 9-month academic appointment with a possible summer appointment and will be located at the Corpus Christi campus. Faculty members are required to be physically on campus as needed to contribute to academic mission of the College and University.

Job Description

All tenure and tenure-track positions will have responsibilities in research, teaching, and service missions. Tenured/tenure-track faculty are expected to teach students, pursue a robust program of research, seek external funding, and disseminate research findings. Faculty are expected to model exemplar professional behavior through work with students, peers, administration, and community colleagues and to provide student support to include mentoring, advising, recruiting, and DNP student project supervision. Teaching responsibilities ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current teaching, clinical, and simulation best practices and safety measures. All faculty are expected to maintain content and clinical mastery, and to participate in college, university and professional service activities. Active participation in college and university committees and activities is required. The faculty members will maintain an active program of scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other appropriate venues.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a research focused PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution.

• Current unencumbered RN and/or APRN License in the State of Texas by the time of appointment.

• An established program of research and scholarship with a record of successful funding.

• Experience in higher education including classroom and/or clinical teaching.

• To be considered for an Associate Professor rank, a minimum of five (5) years of experience at the Assistant Professor or comparable rank is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‐ doctoral education/training.

• Experience coordinating academic nursing programs

• Experience in teaching and developing nursing leadership and management courses.

• Records of professional service at local or national levels.

• Teaching experience at the graduate level

• Experience with web-based course delivery, including on-line course development, online teaching, and application of best practices in online education

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers/

All required documentation must be uploaded to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed and a teaching and research philosophy statement.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses- including a previous or current supervisor.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist is selected. Applications will be reviewed immediately.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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Again, welcome and thank you for your interest. Please contact us if you need assistance in applyin g, seeking an update on a posting, or have further questions .

• Phone: 361-825-2630

• Email: [email protected]