EHS Full-time Lecturer, Clinical Instructor or Assistant Professor/Clinical (Infection Control Officer)
Date posted: April 14, 2016
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Health Professions Department of Emergency Health Sciences, is recruiting for a full-time faculty position as an Infection Control Officer (ICO) to be filled as an Lecturer, Clinical Instructor, or Assistant Professor/Clinical appointed faculty academic rank and title commensurate with experience and/or education; primary duties will consist of serving as the inflectional control officer for San Antonio Fire Department, South Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC), and other contracted agencies for the Department of EHS.
Requirements for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field or Texas RN license and one year clinical experience in emergency or critical care nursing
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a clinical specialty or ICO or related certification
One year of experience in infection prevention
Knowledge or experience in emergency medical services
Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice. ICO must obtain certification at the EMT level within 12 months of hire. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Health Science Center full-time faculty benefits include an excellent retirement plan, faculty development opportunities, and salary commensurate with experience and education. Clinical practice opportunities are available through a faculty practice plan.
Qualified applicants should send resumes to:
Mr. Joseph Lindstrom, BA, RN, LP
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Emergency Health Sciences
4201 Medical Drive, Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78229-5631
Phone: 210-567-7860
Fax: 210-567-7887
E-mail: lindstrom@uthscsa.edu
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.