Adjunct Assistant Professor

Title:

Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Hourly

Employee Classification:
Adjunct Assistant Professor
-Hourly

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

Retirement Eligibility:
Not Retirement Eligible

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The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. The new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second‑fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

UNT Health (UNT Health) College of Nursing is seeking applications for Adjunct Assistant Professors. The successful candidate(s) will assist lead faculty with clinical/simulation, didactic, lab, and course development. In the faculty role as an Adjunct Assistant Professor each candidate will provide the opportunity to start or enhance their careers in the academic setting. As working professionals, adjunct faculty bring current clinical expertise and community‑based practice perspectives that help ensure contemporary, evidence‑based nursing practice and competency‑based outcomes are integrated across the curriculum.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for clinicians to begin or advance an academic career while maintaining active practice.

Adjunct Assistant Professors support student learning through instruction, assessment, and facilitation across undergraduate and graduate programs, contributing to high‑quality educational experiences at all levels. Adjunct faculty will help with assessing and facilitate learning for students at all levels.

• A Master' Degree in Nursing
• A valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all colleagues and students.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level preferred.
• Knowledge of the nursing profession and the role of a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to perform the duties and skills of the registered nurse aligned with professional experience.
• Evaluation of students in the clinical setting, including simulation.
• Supervision of students during clinical/simulation hours.

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• 2‑years practice experience.
• Prior adjunct experience.
• Training or education related to Nursing Education.
• Understanding of competency based assessments.
• Experience in evidence‑based simulation.

• A valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility…