Clinical Teaching Assistant

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 are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. 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.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health Science Center 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. 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.

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.

Work Schedule

Hours vary

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.