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Assistant Professor

 

 

Assistant Professor

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  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

College of Nursing joins UNT Health offering degree programs alongside: the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Health Professions and College of Pharmacy. The College of Nursing is addressing the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

Position Overview

UNT Health College of Nursing is seeking applications for Assistant Professor of Nursing. The Assistant Professor will contribute to the academic mission of the College of Nursing by teaching, mentoring, and supporting undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This role involves curriculum development, clinical instruction, scholarly engagement, and service to the college and community. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in nursing education and student success, with a focus on preparing practice-ready graduates.

After Fall 2027, position will be based at the UNT Dallas location.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in nursing.
  • An active, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity in simulation-based instruction.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all colleagues and students.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in nursing preferred.
  • Prior teaching experience in undergraduate nursing education.
  • A record of scholarly research and publication in nursing or related fields.
  • Experience in evidence-based simulation instruction and technologies.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

  • A Master’s degree in nursing.
  • An active, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.

Job Duties

  • Teach undergraduate nursing courses in assigned areas of expertise, delivering engaging instruction in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings.
  • Develop and revise course materials aligned with AACN Essentials and TBON Differentiated Essential Competencies.
  • Integrate competency-based education and innovative pedagogical strategies.
  • Publish research and scholarship in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hours vary

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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