Description

• Acts as a representative and advocate for the Accelerated BSN Degree Program within the School of Nursing, the university, and the community.
• In collaboration with the Accelerated BSN Degree Program Director(s) and faculty, directs resource utilization for the Accelerated BSN Degree Program in the assigned region.
• Carries an appropriate faculty teaching load locally, and online as appropriate.
• Maintains the regional network critical to building and preserving clinical sites for Accelerated BSN Degree student experiences.
• Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations.
• Supervises Accelerated BSN Degree student application, progression, and completion activities in conjunction with the Accelerated BSN Degree Program Director(s).
• Maintains local and regional community contacts for Accelerated BSN Degree recruitment and educational activities.
• Seeks out and evaluates futuristic educational and technological trends that promote non-traditional nursing education strategies and colleague networks.
• Identifies appropriate coaches, clinical sites, and prospective adjunct faculty within the designated region.
• Facilitates local clinical teaching, including making local clinical site visits, for Accelerated BSN Degree students.
• Negotiates local affiliation agreements as necessary to implement the Accelerated BSN Degree component.
• Participates in continuous QI activities.
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource person to colleagues, students, and community.
• Contributes to the generation of new knowledge in nursing and nursing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the academic mission of the Health Sciences Center and the School of Nursing.

Requirements

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Experience: 

• Educational experience in a nationally accredited nursing program.  
• Experience in nursing education and scholarly production.
• Minimum of 2 years educational experience.
• Expertise in medical-surgical nursing, preferred.

Licensure

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or eligible to obtain a Texas RN license.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English language.
• Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.
• Awareness of unique needs of the Accelerated BSN Degree student.