Instructor, Undergraduate Studies - Cizik School of Nursing (Finance)
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston invites applicants for full/part-time, tenure, or non-tenure clinical track positions at the Instructor level in the department of Undergraduate Studies.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The faculty member will train and supervise nursing students. The candidate may conduct a scholarship in a field of research, will participate in clinical practice, and will provide service to the school and the university.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Instructional responsibilities: Clinical supervision, clinical simulation, and/or didactic teaching and may include other administrative activities as well.
- Participates in the development of curriculum.
- Attends course planning meetings.
- Communicates with course faculty about student assignments, requirements, and progress.
- Evaluates students' progress, performance and work and provide timely feedback in compliance with established course protocols.
- Identifies problems and consults with course faculty to develop strategies to resolve.
- Serves as a professional role model and resource for students.
- Promotes compliance with student/university policies.
- Other scholarly/institutional service responsibilities will be determined in coordination with the Department Chair.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- A baccalaureate degree and a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related discipline and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- One year of full-time nurse practice experience.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students and faculty.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Additional certifications may be required or desired depending upon the specialty area (e.g. CRNA, NP-BC).
PREFERRED:
- Previous experience in leadership/management, education (clinical or didactic teaching).
- Experience in higher education in School of Nursing.
- Experience with a course management system.
