HSC Adjunct Faculty Member - FNP & AGACNP

Overview

Introduction:
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates 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 we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting 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 best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position

Description:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is dedicated to training knowledgeable, compassionate nurses and nurse practitioners to meet the critical nursing shortage in West Texas and across the nation. For 40 years, the School of Nursing has educated new nurses, strengthened the careers of experienced nurses, and prepared innovative nurses to become leaders in health care. The Adjunct Faculty supports the mission of TTUHSC School of Nursing through excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly engagement.

Adjunct Faculty in this role support the Graduate Program by delivering high quality instruction in clinical, laboratory, and online settings, while participating in curriculum planning, academic advising, and professional development.

• Provides academic and clinical instruction within the School of Nursing.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts online, classroom and clinical experiences for students.
• Participates in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
• Reports directly to Graduate Department Associate Dean/Department Chair.
• Maintains academic standards as established by the school and the 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 program, school and university committees, and in 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.
• Conducts research or practice activities appropriate to 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.

• Current RN/APRN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Holds national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gero Acute Care NP.
• At least seven (7) years of clinical experience in the advanced practice nursing role as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gero Acute Care NP.

• Experience or education in telehealth practice.
• Experience in supervising APRN students and APRN projects.
• Leadership experience related to the coordination of teaching activities.
• Experience with curriculum, instructional design and implementation, including online education and clinical education.
• Background in research…