One Year Appointment-Clinical Assistant Professor/School of Nursing

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a One Year Appointment- Clinical Assistant Professor of the School of Nursing beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Duties may include teaching students in classrooms, simulated laboratories, and clinical settings as well as student advisement.

Additional efforts in professional achievement and professional service are expected.

UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities ( About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success.

By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience.

By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations.

Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Department/College Background The School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing.

These degrees include a traditional BSN and 2nd degree BSN pre-licensure degree, an RN to BSN, along with graduate degrees in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner, a Post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP and our new Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) that started in Fall 2022.

Our faculty teach on two campuses, in both Edinburg and in Brownsville.

We have full simulation labs that offer state-of-the-art educational opportunities for all our students.

We collaborate with the other health science programs at UTRGV on interdisciplinary clinical experiences and work with hospitals throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley.

As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, UTRGV is committed to preparing its students to succeed, contribute and excel in an increasingly diverse, global, and interconnected world, and seeks faculty who are prepared to help in this goal.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas prior to beginning the position.

At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualification Proven leadership experience in a clinical practice setting, previous teaching experience at the baccalaureate and/or graduate level(s), evidence of strong potential for teaching effectiveness, educational leadership, and clinical scholarship.

Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited university is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in delivering presentations at professional conferences, publishing in reputable journals, submitting successful grant proposals, and securing grant or other external funding.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required?

Yes Number of Vacancies varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2025