Med-Surg Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX

30d • $80,000

About The Position

The University of Texas Permian Basin's School of Nursing welcomes applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Nursing with a Med-Surg focus. The Clinical Assistant Professor teaches courses as assigned and follows approved course descriptions and syllabi established and administered by the Dean with the approval of the Provost. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising, participating in university-wide activities, and other appropriate responsibilities as assigned. This is an exempt, non-tenured faculty position. In this role, the faculty member is expected to attend all scheduled classes, labs, and clinical activities, provide service to students, and schedule office hours. Days, evening and weekend hours will be required to grade materials, develop course materials, participate in recruitment events, and other university events.

Requirements

• MSN Degree
• Unencumbered license to practice nursing in TX or another compact state required (or eligible for licensure).
• Teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting.
• Ability to teach in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of assigned courses to maximize student learning.
• Revise course content and instructional materials every semester.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to maximize student success.
• Maintain office hours for advising and student support at a variety of day and evening hours.
• Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise students on degree requirements, program, and course transfer information.
• Actively participate in department, division, and university-wide committees and meetings.
• Participate in regional and program accreditation standards and criteria.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and other university functions as requested by the Dean.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and Provost.
• Maintain confidential materials and student information.
• Maintain licensure with the Board of Nursing.
• Participate in professional organizations as appropriate.
• Demonstrate effective instructional methods.
• Utilize current texts, materials, and other teaching materials in the classroom, lab, and simulation settings.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses as assigned.

Benefits

• UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
• Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
• You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
• Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
• Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees