Professor

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. Then new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

Position Overview

UNT Health Fort Worth College of Nursing seeks a distinguished and accomplished scholar to join our faculty as a Full Professor. The successful candidate will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and/or practice, with a strong record of scholarly productivity, external funding, and mentoring. As a senior faculty member, the Professor is expected to provide academic leadership, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and contribute to the continued growth, reputation, and impact of the College of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• An active unencumbered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• A record of scholarly research and publication in nursing or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

A valid nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching across undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs, consistent with area of expertise.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based, innovative curricula using contemporary teaching and learning strategies.
• Incorporate clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, informatics, interprofessional education, and professional nursing standards into teaching as appropriate.
• Mentor and advise students in academic, clinical, scholarly, and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support student progression, retention, professional development, and successful transition to nursing practice or advanced practice.
• Maintain a sustained and nationally recognized program of scholarship appropriate to the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, professional conferences, and other high-impact scholarly venues.
• Seek and participate in extramural funding, research collaborations, or other scholarly initiatives as appropriate to the faculty member’s expertise and assigned workload.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for junior and mid-career faculty.
• Support faculty development related to teaching, scholarship, professional advancement, and academic promotion.
• Provide leadership for College initiatives, committees, programs, or strategic priorities as assigned. 
• Promote collegiality, collaboration, accountability, and a culture of academic excellence.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and interprofessional initiatives across the university and with external partners. 
• Provide meaningful service to the College, university, nursing profession, and broader community.
• Participate in faculty governance and College and university committees.
• Maintain active engagement in relevant professional nursing and scholarly organizations.
• Maintain an active role in the nursing profession through participation in professional organizations, community outreach, and other related activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching, research, and service.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, some evenings/weekends

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

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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.