Instructor, Undergraduate Studies - Cizik School of Nursing

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston invites applicants for full-time or part-time, tenure-track, or non-tenure clinical track positions at the Instructor level in the department of Undergraduate Studies. 

The faculty member will train and supervise nursing students. The candidate may conduct research for a scholarship, participate in clinical practice, and 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 provides timely feedback in compliance with established course protocols.
• Identifies problems and consults with course faculty to develop strategies to resolve them. 
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A baccalaureate degree and a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or related discipline, and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of full-time nurse practice experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Leadership/management, education (clinical or didactic teaching).
• Higher education in School of Nursing.
• Course management system.

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).