Clinical Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. Then new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S. The new College of Nursing will join five other colleges and schools offering degree programs at HSC: the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Health Professions and School of Pharmacy.

Position Overview

The Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) will assist the nursing program faculty in supervising and supporting students during clinical learning experiences. CTAs will work under the guidance of a master’s or doctorally-prepared nursing faculty member to ensure excellence in student skills performance, evaluation, and overall clinical learning outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• At least one year of full-time direct patient care experience as a registered nurse
  within the last five years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to supervise up to 10-15 students when working alongside a supervising faculty
  member.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective mentoring and teaching abilities in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices.
• Professional integrity and ability to model ethical behavior.
• Familiarity with nursing program curriculum and clinical objectives is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering student success in a clinical learning environment.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in designated teaching areas.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

Job Duties

• Supervise and guide students during clinical and simulation learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and simulation facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing faculty and clinical students.
• Provide constructive feedback under the supervision of nursing faculty.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hours vary

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.