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Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) - Nursing
Hiring Department:
School of Nursing
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose:
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is seeking Clinical Teaching Assistants (CTA) to assist program faculty members in supervising and supporting BSN students during their clinical rotations. CTAs will work under the supervision of a UT-SON faculty member and will help facilitate the development of clinical skills in alignment with program objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Support faculty in providing clinical instruction to nursing students in hospital, healthcare, or laboratory settings
- Demonstrate clinical skills to nursing students; Model appropriate professional behavior at all times
- Supervise and guide nursing students during clinical and simulation learning experiences (e.g., patient care, charting, IV starts, blood draws, Foley catheter insertions)
- Monitor student adherence to safety protocols and professional standards of practice
- Provide students with constructive feedback to support skill development and performance improvement
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed
- Maintain compliance with institutional and clinical site policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the supervising UT SON faculty member
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or higher
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Texas
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated clinical competence in assigned practice area
- Professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Pre-hire drug testing (paid for by the department) and a fit for duty physical examination (not paid or reimbursed by the University) will be required before starting work
Salary Range:
$40.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Working Conditions:
- Onsite work in clinic, hospital, or laboratory setting
- Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Work Shift:
- Variable schedule (2 to 15 hours per week)
- Work will be performed during scheduled course times throughout the UT Austin academic year
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- 2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Copy of current BLS/CPR certification
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Job Posting Title:
Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) - Nursing
Hiring Department:
School of Nursing
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose:
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is seeking Clinical Teaching Assistants (CTA) to assist program faculty members in supervising and supporting BSN students during their clinical rotations. CTAs will work under the supervision of a UT-SON faculty member and will help facilitate the development of clinical skills in alignment with program objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Support faculty in providing clinical instruction to nursing students in hospital, healthcare, or laboratory settings
- Demonstrate clinical skills to nursing students; Model appropriate professional behavior at all times
- Supervise and guide nursing students during clinical and simulation learning experiences (e.g., patient care, charting, IV starts, blood draws, Foley catheter insertions)
- Monitor student adherence to safety protocols and professional standards of practice
- Provide students with constructive feedback to support skill development and performance improvement
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed
- Maintain compliance with institutional and clinical site policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the supervising UT SON faculty member
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or higher
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Texas
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated clinical competence in assigned practice area
- Professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Pre-hire drug testing (paid for by the department) and a fit for duty physical examination (not paid or reimbursed by the University) will be required before starting work
Salary Range:
$40.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Working Conditions:
- Onsite work in clinic, hospital, or laboratory setting
- Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Work Shift:
- Variable schedule (2 to 15 hours per week)
- Work will be performed during scheduled course times throughout the UT Austin academic year
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- 2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Copy of current BLS/CPR certification
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Get Your Credentials Evaluated Before Applying
Nursing roles at UT Austin require U.S. licensure verification. Have your foreign nursing credentials evaluated through a NCSBN-recognized body before you apply so your NCLEX eligibility and credential equivalency are confirmed and ready when HR asks.
Target UT Austin's Health and Academic Units Separately
UT Austin posts nursing roles across both its Dell Medical School and its School of Nursing. These units hire for different functions, clinical versus academic, so tailor your application to the unit's focus rather than sending a single generic resume.
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Time Your Application Around UT Austin's Hiring Cycles
UT Austin, like most large academic institutions, fills many clinical and faculty-adjacent nursing roles on an academic calendar. Applying in late fall or early spring puts you ahead of positions budgeted for the following fiscal year, giving your sponsorship timeline more runway.
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Does The University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas for Nursings?
Yes, The University of Texas at Austin sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying nursing roles. As a large public university, UT Austin is classified as a cap-exempt employer, which means it can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without waiting for the annual lottery. This is a significant advantage for international nursing candidates who would otherwise face H-1B lottery uncertainty.
How do I apply for Nursing jobs at The University of Texas at Austin?
Nursing positions at UT Austin are posted through the university's central HR portal. Because the university operates multiple hiring units, including the School of Nursing and Dell Medical School, search both portals to avoid missing openings. Make sure your application clearly documents your licensure status and work authorization needs. Migrate Mate can help you identify which active listings are open to visa sponsorship before you apply.
Which visa types does The University of Texas at Austin commonly use for Nursing roles?
UT Austin sponsors several visa types for nursing professionals. The H-1B is the most common pathway for specialty occupation roles. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be filed year-round. Canadian and Mexican nationals may use TN status if the job title qualifies under USMCA. For permanent pathways, UT Austin supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification.
What qualifications are expected for Nursing roles at The University of Texas at Austin?
Most nursing positions at UT Austin require an active Texas RN license or documented eligibility to obtain one, along with a relevant degree in nursing. Advanced practice roles typically require a graduate degree and specialty certification. Academic or research-focused nursing roles may also require prior university or teaching experience. Foreign-trained nurses should have their credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency before applying, as HR will ask for this documentation early in the process.
How do I handle the timing between my visa filing and my start date at UT Austin?
UT Austin's cap-exempt H-1B status allows it to file petitions year-round with USCIS, so your start date isn't constrained to October 1 the way cap-subject H-1B cases are. Standard USCIS processing runs three to five months, but premium processing can reduce this to around 15 business days. Build at least four months of lead time between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to account for LCA certification with the DOL before the I-129 petition can be filed.
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