Family Nurse Practitioner Director & Clinical Assistant Professor

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Job Summary The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty to serve as Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor (higher rank negotiable based on qualifications). In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Essential Duties And Responsibilities 1. Provide leadership to the FNP track including mentorship of faculty and students, involvement in curricular redesign, and evaluation of program outcomes. 2. Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chair, and Associate Chair in budgeting for the needs of the program. 3. Develop and maintain program guidelines and monitor program, course, and faculty evaluations on an ongoing basis. 4. Recruit and evaluate faculty within the FNP program. 5. Ensure the program is aligned with graduate education and program specific standards (e.g., NTF , AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards). 6. Collaborate with the Office of Enrollment and Student Services to advise students, answer questions, and respond to student complaints. 7. Complete employment, credentialing, educational, and scholarship reference forms. 8. Plan, coordinate, and conduct online, classroom and clinical experiences for students. 9. Participate in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank. 10. Maintain academic standards as established by the university, CONHI , and Department of Graduate Nursing. 11. Assume responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned. 12. Plan professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, and professional meetings. 13. Participate in program, school and university committees, and in other activities associated with professional status. 14. Maintains membership in and participates in professional associations by serving on local/state committees of professional organizations. 15. Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in nursing ( DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g., EdD)
Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas
Unencumbered FNP license in the State of Texas
An active, direct patient care practice that can be maintained on a limited part-time basis
A minimum of 2-3 years of direct patient care experience as an FNP
A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of teaching experience
Course development and maintenance experience
Leadership experience in the academic setting
A demonstrated program of scholarship

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the FNP track including mentorship of faculty and students, involvement in curricular redesign, and evaluation of program outcomes.
Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chair, and Associate Chair in budgeting for the needs of the program.
Develop and maintain program guidelines and monitor program, course, and faculty evaluations on an ongoing basis.
Recruit and evaluate faculty within the FNP program.
Ensure the program is aligned with graduate education and program specific standards (e.g., NTF , AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards).
Collaborate with the Office of Enrollment and Student Services to advise students, answer questions, and respond to student complaints.
Complete employment, credentialing, educational, and scholarship reference forms.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct online, classroom and clinical experiences for students.
Participate in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
Maintain academic standards as established by the university, CONHI , and Department of Graduate Nursing.
Assume responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned.
Plan professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, and professional meetings.
Participate in program, school and university committees, and in other activities associated with professional status.
Maintains membership in and participates in professional associations by serving on local/state committees of professional organizations.
Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching.