What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor 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 nontenure-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 Palestine campus. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary teaching of on-site nursing courses, conducting clinical experiences for BSN students on the Palestine campus
- Assisting other classroom faculty as needed
- Mentoring students
- Participating in School and University Service
- Maintain regular on-campus presence
- Attend departmental meetings
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 1,500 nursing students each semester across three campuses located in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine, Texas. On-line ADN-BSN and RN-BSN tracks provide current associate degree nursing students and associate degree prepared registered nurses opportunity to earn a BSN from an accredited, respected program. UT Tyler nursing programs are nationally ranked each year 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 along with an Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse practitioner certificate. Doctoral programs include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), and DNP-Nurse Anesthesia degree. For more information about the nursing program: http://www.uttyler.edu/nursing
Other Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of eight colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
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.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.