HSC Adjunct Faculty Member - PNP Acute Care

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 446,400 - 669,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual health insurance at no cost

Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks an Adjunct Faculty Member for the PNP Acute Care program in Lubbock, Texas. This part-time position requires expertise in teaching and clinical instruction to meet the essential nursing needs in Texas.

Candidates must possess a Master's in Nursing and a current RN/APRN license in Texas, along with at least five years of acute care experience. The role involves planning, teaching in various settings, and participating in curriculum development.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. The position may require travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of acute or critical care clinical experience.
• RN/APRN license in Texas is required.
• Experience in supervising APRN students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and clinical instruction within the School of Nursing.
• Plan and conduct online, classroom, and clinical experiences.
• Participate in scholarly and academic activities.

Skills

Acute Care Clinical Experience

Supervision of APRN Students

Instructional Design

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Master's in Nursing

Doctorate (Preferred)

Job description

HSC Adjunct Faculty Member - PNP Acute Care

Lubbock

Visa Information: TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

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 Members within the PNP Acute Care program support the mission of TTUHSC School of Nursing through excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly engagement. Faculty members in this role support the PNP Acute Care Program by delivering high-quality instruction in didactic or clinical, laboratory, and online settings, while participating in curriculum planning, academic advising, and professional development. They contribute to the program, school, and university committees associated with professional status.

Major/Essential Functions

• 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.
• Travel for clinical site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing from a regionally accredited university.
• Current RN/APRN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Has at least five (5) years of acute or critical care clinical experience in the advanced practice nursing role as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited university.
• 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.
• Holds national certification as an Acute and Primary care certification.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job Details

Job Type: Part Time

Pay Basis: Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum: Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Grade Maximum: Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?: No

Shift: Day

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.