Assistant Professor In School Of Nursing-Dnp Program

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as Assistant Professor of School of Nursing to start in the 2024-2025 academic year.

This position is for faculty that will primarily teach in the Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UTRGV. Faculty will work with the DNP program director on curricular design, student assessment, course teaching and clinical oversight. Faculty should possess the ability to offer innovative approaches to academic online teaching and online communication and collaboration.

General responsibilities include:

• Participate in classroom teaching and scholarly project committee with students.

• Provide assistance in development of DNP accreditation and regulatory reports.

• Works with the administrative team in promoting state-wide and national recognition for the DNP program.

• Communicate programmatic needs with the DNP Program Director, Dean of the School of Nursing and the Leadership team.

• Attends and participates in Professional Organizations and Service to the School and University.

• Engage in research, publication, community outreach, and grant writing; hold office hours, mentor students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and the community.

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 our website

School of Nursing 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

Doctor Nurse Practitioner (DNP). Texas RN license or ability to be licensed as RN in Texas prior to beginning the position.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Graduate nursing teaching experience, inter professional collaboration (IPC) practice experience, DNP program teaching experience, online teaching experience. Preferred APRN.

License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2024