To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22615 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Emily Fox ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
Posting DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number F00403PPosition Title Family Nurse Practitioner Director & Clinical Assistant Professor Department Nursing- Graduate Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Salary Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary
The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty to serve as Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor (higher rank negotiable based on qualifications).
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas- Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times ' annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students ( Diverse: Issues in Higher Education , 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Department and College/School Information
The Department of Graduate Nursing is one of three academic departments within the CONHI. The department offers an MSN in Nursing Education, an MSN in Nursing Administration, seven nurse practitioner tracks, a Doctor in Nursing practice and a PhD in Nursing. Programs are offered online and in a hybrid format. The FNP program director will report to the Department Chair.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide leadership to the FNP track including mentorship of faculty and students, involvement in curricular redesign, and evaluation of program outcomes.
2. Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chair, and Associate Chair in budgeting for the needs of the program.
3. Develop and maintain program guidelines and monitor program, course, and faculty evaluations on an ongoing basis.
4. Recruit and evaluate faculty within the FNP program.
5. Ensure the program is aligned with graduate education and program specific standards (e.g., NTF, AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards).
6. Collaborate with the Office of Enrollment and Student Services to advise students, answer questions, and respond to student complaints.
7. Complete employment, credentialing, educational, and scholarship reference forms.
8. Plan, coordinate, and conduct online, classroom and clinical experiences for students.
9. Participate in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
10. Maintain academic standards as established by the university, CONHI, and Department of Graduate Nursing.
11. Assume responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned.
12. Plan professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, and professional meetings.
13. Participate in program, school and university committees, and in other activities associated with professional status.
14. Maintains membership in and participates in professional associations by serving on local/state committees of professional organizations.
15. Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching.
Required Qualifications
1. Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g., EdD)
2. Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas
3. Unencumbered FNP license in the State of Texas
4. An active, direct patient care practice that can be maintained on a limited part-time basis
5. A minimum of 2-3 years of direct patient care experience as an FNP
6. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
1. 3-5 years of teaching experience
2. Course development and maintenance experience
3. Leadership experience in the academic setting
4. A demonstrated program of scholarship
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Special Conditions for Eligibility Working Title EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1Desired Start Date 06/01/2023 Open Date 04/05/2023 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22615 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Emily Fox ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
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