Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing

University of Houston

Education
Benefits

Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing - (FAC003234) 

Organization

: H0586 Deans Office - CON 

Salary

Commensurate with experience 

Description

The University of Houston's Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing at the Sugar Land Campus is seeking an outstanding candidate for a 9-month, Tenure-Track (TT) faculty position. The applicant must have exceptional leadership, scholarship and excellence in teaching. The research-intensive position begins as early as January 2024, the search will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located close to major energy companies and is an institutional member of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. The University of Houston is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HIS) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The University of Houston is the only fully comprehensive university, including Big XII athletics, in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States.

Faculty responsibilities include: research, ongoing curriculum development and evaluation; classroom and clinical instruction in the undergraduate and graduate programs using on-site, simulation, on-line, and distance education strategies; some travel; participation in college and university committees; engaging in scholarship, service and academic advising. Faculty work collaboratively and support each other in a pleasant environment.

The Gessner College of Nursing is proud of its excellent BSN, MSN and DNP programs; innovative web-enhanced education; simulation laboratory; and supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. The nursing program received the only national award for Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine, seven out of the last eight years.

A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required. Please provide contact information for three professional references who will be contacted by the search committee during the selection process.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. 

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

1. Doctorate in nursing or related field required.

2. Master's degree in nursing from a professionally accredited school of nursing if the doctorate is not in nursing.

3. Candidate must possess unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Texas.

4. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience is required.

5. Excellent clinical and communication skills.

6. Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required.

7. Established research focus and peer reviewed publications.

Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check, drug screen and clinical readiness. 

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts 

Employee Status

: Regular/Benefits 

Job Posting

: Nov 8, 2023, 9:30:22 PM

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