Clinical Instructor

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40 hours

Hiring Department

Nursing – Grad Program

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest (please include campus location preference), and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applicants to apply for a full-time, non-tenure-track, clinical instructor faculty position at salary commensurate with experience.  The nursing program is offered year-round; faculty are given a 9-month academic appointment with potential to work a bonus semester. Positions are available at the Tyler  and  Longview campuses. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Primary teaching of on-site nursing courses, conducting clinical experiences for BSN students on either the Tyler campus or the Longview campus.
• Assisting other classroom faculty as needed.
• Mentoring and advising students.
• Participating in College and University Service.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Nursing, preferably in nursing education.
• Clinical nursing experience.
• Currently eligible for Texas licensure.
• BSN teaching experience preferred.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The highly respected BSN program enrolls over 700 pre-nursing and 680 nursing students each semester.  Average pass rates on the NCLEX are 95% across three campuses located in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine, Texas.  An on-line RN-BSN track provides associate degree and diploma prepared registered nurses opportunity to earn a BSN from an accredited, respected program. A concurrent ADN-BSN program provides current associate degree students the opportunity to simultaneously earn their BSN. Online graduate programs are currently ranked among the top 25 in the country by US News & World Report.  We offer the Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing Administration; MSN in Nursing Education; MSN – Informatics, Quality & Safety; MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner; MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing (Ph.D.) and Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). For more information about the nursing program:  http://www.uttyler.edu/nursing

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. For student convenience, we also maintain regional campuses in Palestine and Longview, as well as a location in Houston.

We encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself why UT Tyler is where you’ll feel at home—and find your best path.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.