Instructor​/Assistant Professor - TUG - Abilene

Introduction

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

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On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is dedicated to training knowledgeable, compassionate nurses and nurse practitioners to meet the critical nursingshortage in West Texas and across the nation. For over 40 years,the School of Nursing has educated new nurses, strengthened the careers of experienced nurses, and prepared innovative nurses tobecome leaders in health care.

The Instructor and/or Assistant Professor in the Traditional Undergraduate program supports the mission of TTUHSC School of Nursing through excellence in teaching, service, and scholarlyengagement. Faculty members in this role support the Traditional Undergraduate Program by delivering high-quality instruction indidactic or clinical, laboratory, simulation lab, and online settings, while participating in curriculum planning, academic advising, and professional development. Contributes to the program,school, and university committees associated with professionalstatus.

• Maintains academic standards as established by the school andthe university.
• Teaches students in online, clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Assumes responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned.
• Provides academic advising/counseling to assigned students.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school, program, course, and student activities.
• Plans professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, professional meetings,etc.
• Participates in the development of curriculum.
• Participates in program, school and university committees, andin 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.
• Participates in teaching activities according to Instructor rank.
• Displays a scholarly orientation to the assumption of the responsibilities of a university faculty member as defined in the Guidelines for Qualification of Faculty Appointment Rank.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas.
• Two years of clinical experience.

• Experience teaching in a higher education/clinical setting.
• Three years of experience in curriculum development.
• Active membership in and participates in…