Assistant/Associate Professor - APRN PMHNP/Women's Health

Position Description The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide academic and clinical instruction within the graduate nursing program. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and student success in a dynamic academic environment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Major/Essential Functions 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English language.Knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and implementation.Achievement in scholarly activities.Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.Commitment to nursing education, research, practice, and teaching. Preferred QualificationsAt least two years of online teaching experience.Experience as a leader in health care or academia.A developed program of scholarly work including research, practice, service, publications and presentations. 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. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Required Qualifications Education:Doctorate in nursing or a related field and;Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited university. Licensure: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. Experience:Prior experience as a teacher in an accredited nursing program.Record of successful peer reviewed publications.Experience and practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 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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. 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. 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 membersPaid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and moreRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsCertified Mother-Friendly WorkplaceAdditionally, 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. Visa Information TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.