Clinical Teaching Assistant

Title:

Clinical Teaching Assistant;
Employee Classification:
Professional - HRLY;
Campus:
University of North Texas
- Health Science Center;
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP;
Sub Division-Department: HSC-College of Nursing;
Department: HSC-Office of the Dean
- Nursing-307000;

Job Location:

Fort Worth;
Salary:
Commensurate with experience; FTE: .48;
Retirement Eligibility:
Not Retirement Eligible.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is forming its College of Nursing to address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S. The new College of Nursing will join other colleges and schools offering degree programs at HSC.

The Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) will assist nursing faculty in supervising and supporting students during clinical learning experiences. CTAs work under the guidance of a master’s or doctorally prepared nursing faculty member to ensure excellence in student skills performance, evaluation, and overall clinical learning outcomes.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• At least one year of full‑time direct patient care experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

• Ability to supervise up to 10–15 students while working alongside a supervising faculty member.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective mentoring and teaching abilities in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based nursing practices.
• Professional integrity and ability to model ethical behavior.
• Familiarity with nursing program curriculum and clinical objectives is a plus.

• Commitment to fostering student success in a clinical learning environment.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in designated teaching areas.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

• Supervise and guide students during clinical and simulation learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and simulation facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing faculty and clinical students.
• Provide constructive feedback under the supervision of nursing faculty.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Hours vary.

No.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Benefits information is available upon request.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit–and takes actions to prevent–discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.