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Assistant Professor – Psych Mental Health NP

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Lubbock

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

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

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

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 programmatic Associate Dean/Department Chair.
• Maintains academic standards as established by the school and the university.
• Teaches students in online 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• Earned or in the process of completing a Doctorate in nursing or a related field and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or eligible to obtain a Texas RN license.
• National certification and licensure in Texas as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of peer reviewed publications and/or peer-reviewed creative activities, which have contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate’s intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise.
• Record of professional experience and practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English language.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and implementation.
• Demonstrated achievement in scholarly activities.
• Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Commitment to nursing education, research, practice, and teaching.
• At least two years of online teaching experience.
• Experience as a leader in health care or academia.
• Developed a program of scholarly work including research, practice, service, publications and presentations.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• 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

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

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, please 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 be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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