Department: Deans Office - CON

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing at Katy is seeking an outstanding candidate with the potential for exceptional clinical practice and excellence in teaching. Mental health and/or maternal newborn clinical and teaching experience are a plus. The anticipated start date for a qualified applicant for a 9-month non-promotion eligible, non-tenure track, benefits-eligible Professor of Practice faculty position is as early as August 2024, the search will continue until the position is filled.

Faculty responsibilities include: Ongoing curriculum development and evaluation; classroom and in person direct patient care clinical instruction in the undergraduate program using on-site, simulation, on-line, and distance education strategies; some travel; participation in college committees; service and academic advising. For more information go to the nursing website. The nursing program has been awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine.

A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required. Please provide contact information for three professional references who will be contacted by the search committee during the selection process.

The Gessner College of Nursing is proud of its excellent BSN, MSN and DNP programs; innovative web-enhanced education; simulation laboratory; and supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. A candidate's ability to teach a variety of upper level undergraduate and graduate specialty areas is a plus.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located close to major energy companies and the Texas Medical Center. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and has an internationally diverse population, first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing. The University of Houston is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Qualifications: 

1. Master's degree in nursing from a professionally accredited school of nursing is required.
2. National certification in clinical specialty area required.
3. Candidate must possess unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Texas.
4. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.
5. Excellent clinical and communication skills.
6. Teaching experience required.

Required Attachments by Candidate:

Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts