HSC Adjunct Faculty Member - AGACNP - Lubbock

Texas Tech University; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to support the Graduate Program by delivering high‑quality instruction in clinical, laboratory, and online settings. You will participate in curriculum planning, academic advising, and professional development, while maintaining academic standards and contributing to scholarly activities.

The role requires a Doctorate and Master’s in Nursing from a regionally accredited university or current enrollment

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate and Master’s in Nursing from a regionally accredited university or enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Current RN/APRN license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Holds national certification as an Adult Gero Acute Care NP or Adult Acute Care NP.
• At least five years of clinical experience as an APN in Adult Gero Acute Care NP roles.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains academic standards as established by the school and the university.
• Teaches students in online, clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Provides academic advising to assigned students.
• Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of school, program, course and student activities.
• Plans professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings and workshops.
• Participates in committees and in activities associated with professional status.
• Maintains membership in professional associations and contributes to local/state committees.

Skills

Academic instruction

Online teaching

Curriculum planning

Student advising

Scholarly engagement

Committee participation

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Job 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.

• Earned Doctorate AND Master's in Nursing from a regionally accredited university or enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Current RN/APRN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Holds national certification as an Adult Gero Acute Care NP or Adult Acute Care NP
• At least five (5) years of clinical experience in the advanced practice nursing role as an Adult Gero Acute Care NP or Adult Acute Care NP.