One Year Appointment-Clinical Assistant Professor/School of Nursing

One-Year Appointment – Clinical Assistant Professor/School of Nursing Scope of job: This position seeks a dedicated faculty member to teach at the School of Nursing beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties will include teaching classroom and laboratory courses, teaching clinical settings, advising students, and engaging in professional achievement and service. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, student success, and advancing program missions. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in classrooms, simulations, and clinical settings. Advise nursing students. Engage in scholarly activity, including research, scholarship, and professional service. Minimum Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing degree. Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. Preferred Qualifications Leadership experience in a clinical practice setting. Teaching experience at baccalaureate and/or graduate level. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and educational leadership. Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field preferred. Evidence of scholarly work, conference presentations, publications, grant proposals, and external funding. Salary and Benefits Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits may be discussed during the interview process. Application Requirements Unofficial MSN transcripts. Unexpired Texas RN/APRN licensure report. List of three references. Letter of interest. Additional Information Texas law requires English proficiency for non‑English primary language faculty, demonstrated by a satisfactory TOEFL (500 paper‑based, 173 computer‑based, 61 internet‑based) or IELTS (6.0) score. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget approval. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University is committed to compliance with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its employment programs and activities. Open Date 14 May 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas Rio Grande Valley