About this opportunity
Texas A&M University lists this Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Nursing opportunity in texarkana, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Texas A&M University – Texarkana is launching the East Texas Rural Healthcare initiative. The Associate/Full Professor & Division Chair, Nursing will lead the division in service of this mission.
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief academic officer of the division and report to the Dean of College.
Administer the division, including budgeting, planning, and programmatic offerings.
Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support faculty and staff.
Prepare and maintain the division’s course schedule, records, and faculty appointments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for student concerns and coordinate student support services.
Maintain an annual teaching load of at least three hours during fall and spring semesters and offer a summer class as needed.
Develop and revise curriculum, oversee accreditation activities, and ensure the quality of all academic programs.
Lead faculty development, promote collaboration, and support scholarly productivity.
Ensure compliance with college, university, system, and state policies and advise the Dean and Provost on academic matters.
Oversee fiscal operations, develop and monitor the division’s budget, and allocate resources appropriately.
Represent the division at conferences, community events, and public relations activities.
Qualifications
Earned a Doctorate and a Master’s degree in nursing from a CCNE-accredited institution.
At least four years of teaching experience in a professional nursing program.
Current, unencumbered registration as a nurse in the state of Texas.
Evidence of scholarship and a clear research agenda.
Record of teaching excellence.
Experience in program and curricular development and in developing/accrediting CCNE and TBON programs.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience supervising faculty, staff, and developing a collaborative departmental culture.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in nursing or a related field.
Eligibility for tenure and full professor rank.
Experience in competency‑based education programming.
Successful acquisition of grant funding.
Other Requirements
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with extensive employer contribution.
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and day‑care spending account.
Tuition benefits: public‑service loan forgiveness; 75% tuition and fee waiver for full‑time employees, spouses, and children.
Paid time off: 8+ hours of vacation and sick leave per month, birthday leave, 12–15 holidays per year.
Retirement plans: Teacher Retirement System of Texas, optional retirement plan, voluntary tax‑deferred and deferred compensation plans.
Professional development: LinkedIn Learning, employee assistance program, campus wellness opportunities.
All positions are security‑sensitive and require a criminal‑history investigation. Texas A&M University‑Texarkana is an equal‑opportunity, veterans, and disability employer.
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Worksite address
texarkana, TX, 75503, US
Who can apply
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