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AspectProfessor And ChairAssociate Professor
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree, extensive research, teaching experience, leadership skillsDoctoral degree, significant research, teaching experience
Work EnvironmentUniversity faculty, administrative duties, research, teachingUniversity faculty, teaching, research, some service roles
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic leadership rolesHigher education institutions, mid-level faculty position
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A Professor and Chair is a senior faculty member who leads an academic department at a college or university. In addition to teaching and conducting research, the Chair is responsible for overseeing the department's administration, managing faculty, developing curriculum, and representing the department within the institution. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Chair often serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and university administration while fostering a productive academic environment.

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Balancing the responsibilities of teaching, research, and departmental leadership is a core challenge for those serving as both Professor and Chair. In this dual role, you will manage administrative tasks such as scheduling courses, overseeing budgets, and supporting faculty development, while also maintaining your own academic work. Effective time management and delegation are essential, as you’ll often collaborate with faculty, staff, and university leadership. The role can be highly rewarding, offering significant influence on departmental strategy and opportunities for professional growth.
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Infographic showing various Professor And Chair job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Full Time, and 98% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Nursing

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Nursing
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has launched the East Texas Rural Healthcare initiative, a nursing and health professions educational campaign to address the needs of this historically underserved region. To support this initiative, we are inviting applications for the Associate or Full Professor & Division Chair, Nursing position. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to new and existing academic programs intended to provide a positive healthcare impact on East Texas.
This position is located on A&M-Texarkana's main campus in Texarkana, Texas, and requires the ability to work up to 100% on-site to fulfill the essential duties of this position.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
Anticipated start date will be September 2026.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of his/her division. The Division Chair reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Division. The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility. A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the Division, College, and University.
The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an at-will appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. A workload of administration, research/scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the Division includes a required 3-hour teaching assignment for the fall and spring semesters per the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Nursing, and the possibility of a one class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation.
As an administrator, the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and programmatic offerings in the Division. Other administrative duties include: hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty (tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and adjunct), preparing the Division's schedule of course offerings, maintaining records, appointing and coordinating committees, and addressing student needs.
As a faculty member, the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Division's academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean, Provost, and President.
The Division Chair also performs these essential functions:
Division Leadership
  • Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.
  • Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.
  • Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.
  • Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants.
  • Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.
  • Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion. Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.
  • Initiates hiring of full-time faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR, credentialling, etc.).
  • Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.
  • Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.
  • Oversees/manages student workers, GAs, and RAs.
  • Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.
  • Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors division budget.
  • Oversees strategic (includes short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.
  • Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.
  • Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.

Division Curriculum and Programs
  • Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the division, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards, and curriculum development.
  • Oversees curriculum development and revisions for the division.
  • Initiates new academic programs and reviews and assesses academic programs offered by the Division.
  • Conducts/facilitates divisional assessment efforts, reviews student retention and graduation data, and works with faculty and other educational support units to work to improve retention/graduation rates.

Divisional Operations
  • Plans and initiates organizational, operational, and academic functions for the Division and oversees their execution.
  • Enforces policies and rules of the division, Texas A&M University--Texarkana, and the Texas A&M University System.
  • Works with, serves on, and/or chairs College and University committees and/or task forces, and works with Dean to staff standing and ad-hoc Division/College committees.
  • Works with Marketing and Communications on program marketing and recruiting.
  • Builds and facilitates community relationships (i.e., developing and maintaining internship sites).
  • Represents the Division at formal functions and in public relations efforts such as speaking engagements and outreach activities in the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
  • Earned Doctorate and a master's degree in nursing from a CCNE accredited institution.
  • At least four years of teaching experience in a professional nursing program
  • Hold an unencumbered, current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas;
  • Evidence of scholarship and research agenda
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of the student population.
  • Record of teaching excellence
  • Demonstrated experience in program and curricular development
  • Experience working with CCNE and TBON accreditation.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative departmental culture
  • Qualifications that meet expectations for tenure and Associate rank at TAMUT (TAMUT University T&P Guidelines)

Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in nursing or a related field
  • Eligible for tenure and Full Professor Rank
  • Experience with competency-based education programming
  • Successful grant acquisitions

Other Requirements
  • Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position generally does supervise employees.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/1/2026
To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Insurance:
  • Medical
    • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
    • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
      • Employee and Spouse
      • Employee and Children
      • Employee and Family coverage
  • Dental & Vision
  • Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children
Time Off:
• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year
Retirement:
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program
On Campus Wellness Opportunities
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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