Instructor, Undergraduate Studies - Cizik School of Nursing

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas is inviting applicants for full-time or part-time Instructor level positions in the Cizik School of Nursing. Candidates should hold a baccalaureate degree and a Master’s degree in Nursing or related discipline, along with eligibility for nurse licensure in Texas. Responsibilities include teaching duties, curriculum development, and student evaluations. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas.
• One year of full-time nurse practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Clinical supervision, clinical simulation, or didactic teaching.
• Participates in curriculum development.
• Evaluates students' progress and performance.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Baccalaureate degree and Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Job description

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston invites applicants for full-time or part-time, tenure-track, or non-tenure clinical track positions at the Instructor level in the department of Undergraduate Studies.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Instructional responsibilities: Clinical supervision, clinical simulation, and/or didactic teaching, and may include other administrative activities as well.
• Participates in the development of curriculum.
• Attends course planning meetings.
• Communicates with course faculty about student assignments, requirements, and progress.
• Evaluates students' progress, performance, and work and provides timely feedback in compliance with established course protocols.
• Identifies problems and consults with course faculty to develop strategies to resolve them.
• Serves as a professional role model and resource for students.
• Promotes compliance with student/university policies.
• Other scholarly/institutional service responsibilities will be determined in coordination with the Department Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A baccalaureate degree and a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or related discipline, and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas.

EXPERIENCE

• One year of full-time nurse practice experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Leadership/management, education (clinical or didactic teaching).
• Higher education in School of Nursing.
• Course management system.

CERTIFICATION/SKILLS

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students and faculty.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Additional certifications may be required or desired depending on the specialty area (e.g., CRNA, NP-BC).