Assistant Professor - Graduate Program - Nurse Midwife

Extended Job Title

Assistant Professor - Graduate Program - Nurse Midwife

Position Description

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

Requisition ID

42886BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and / or skills

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 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.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and / or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Nursing, from an accredited university.

Expertise in the delivery of masters nursing education.

Demonstrated success in faculty role as a distance educator and can provide instruction via a variety of instructional modalities.

At least five years of clinical practice as a nurse-midwife.

Engaged in professional midwifery organizations at the state and national level.

Department

SON Lbk Genl

Job Type

Full Time

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 .

Shift

Day

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.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, from an accredited university, required.
• National certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife required.
• Record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching, research and scholarship activities.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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Introduction

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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.

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Benefits

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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.