Adjunct Assistant Professor - Hourly

About Us

The University of North Texas 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 employ more than 14,000 employees, educate a record 49,000+ students across our system, and award nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. The new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

Position Overview

UNT Health College of Nursing is seeking applications for Adjunct Assistant Professors. The successful candidate(s) will assist lead faculty with clinical/simulation, didactic, lab, and course development. In the faculty role as an Adjunct Assistant Professor, each candidate will provide the opportunity to start or enhance their careers in the academic setting. As working professionals, adjunct faculty bring current clinical expertise and community-based practice perspectives that help ensure contemporary, evidence-based nursing practice and competency-based outcomes are integrated across the curriculum. This role provides an excellent opportunity for clinicians to begin or advance an academic career while maintaining active practice. Adjunct Assistant Professors support student learning through instruction, assessment, and facilitation across undergraduate and graduate programs, contributing to high-quality educational experiences at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Nursing
• A valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all colleagues and students
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level preferred
• Knowledge of the nursing profession and the role of a Registered Nurse
• Ability to perform the duties and skills of the registered nurse aligned with professional experience
• Evaluation of students in the clinical setting, including simulation
• Supervision of students during clinical/simulation hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred
• 2-years practice experience
• Prior adjunct experience
• Training or education related to Nursing Education
• Understanding of competency based assessments
• Experience in evidence-based simulation

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• A valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure

Job Duties

• Assist course lead faculty in assigned courses with the assessment and evaluation of students in clinical, simulation, and didactic settings
• Commit to scheduled hours aligned with clinical, simulation, and didactic assignments in collaboration with the teaching team
• Communicate student progress, performance concerns, and learning challenges in a timely and professional manner to course lead faculty
• Facilitate learning experiences and manage challenging or sensitive conversations in a manner that promotes a psychologically safe and inclusive learning environment
• Educate students on discipline-specific and evidence-based practices aligned with course objectives and program outcomes
• Collaborate with the teaching team to support the delivery of a competency-based curriculum, including formative and summative assessment and feedback
• Serve as a liaison and ambassador to assigned clinical facilities, fostering positive relationships and supporting alignment between academic expectations and clinical practice environments

Physical Requirements

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

Work Schedule

Hours Vary

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.