Instructor, Undergraduate Studies - Cizik School of Nursing
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- Jane and Robert Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston
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- 2400030Q Requisition #
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.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
