What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor of Nursing position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
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Job Summary
The School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applicants to apply for full-time non-tenure-track, clinical instructor faculty positions at salary commensurate with experience. The 9-month contract includes the option to work in summer as the nursing program is offered year-round. Position is available at our Tyler campus. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.
Essential Functions
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Primary teaching of on-site nursing courses, conducting clinical experiences for BSN students on the Tyler campus
- Assisting other classroom faculty as needed
- Mentoring and advising students
- Participating in School and University Service
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing, preferably in nursing education
- Clinical experience nursing
- Eligible for Texas licensure
- BSN teaching experience preferred.
Nursing Program
The highly respected accelerated BSN program enrolls over 700 pre-nursing and 680 nursing students each semester across three campuses located in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine, Texas. An on-line ADN-BSN, RN-BSN, and RN MSN track provides associate degree and diploma prepared registered nurses opportunity to earn a BSN and an MSN from an accredited, respected program. A concurrent ADN-BSN program provides current associate degree students the opportunity to simultaneously earn their BSN. Online graduate programs are nationally ranked among the top in the country by US News & World Report. We offer the Master of Science (MSN) - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Informatics, Quality & Safety; MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner and MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Post bachelor’s and post master’s certificates are available in each of these specialty areas. Doctoral programs include a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Nursing and Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). New doctoral level offerings include an Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse practitioner certificate and a Nurse Anesthesia degree. For more information about the nursing program: http://www.uttyler.edu/nursing
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
