Faculty: Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing

Department: Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing

The Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, a consortium of Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University, is seeking qualified faculty for immediate and ongoing review for full time nine-month, tenure/non-tenure appointments to teach in CCNE accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.

Faculty:

Applicants must hold an earned BSN and Master of Science in nursing. Candidates enrolled or with an earned doctoral degree in nursing or equivalent preferred. Successful applicants will have a record of didactic and clinical teaching, current unencumbered Texas RN licensure and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, participation in scholarly activities and service to school, university and the community. Specialty or advanced practice certification a plus. Positions are available fall 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain active until filled. Please send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to dean.

Nina Ouimette, Ed.D. Dean
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing,
2149 Hickory Street,
Abilene, TX 79601,
325.671.2357 or 2399, FAX 325.671.2386.

Personnel Benefits:

For more information concerning personnel benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary or call the HSU Human Resources Office at (325) 670-1507.

The Community:

Abilene is a west Texas center for education, health care, commerce, non-profit organizations, and the arts with a metropolitan population of approximately 120,000. Located on Interstate 20 about midway between Midland/Odessa and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Abilene offers many of the amenities of a large city in a friendly small-town atmosphere.

Background Screen

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