Part Time Clinical Faculty in Nursing

St. Mary • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

St. Mary's University of San Antonio seeks committed, student-centered part-time clinical faculty to support nursing students through clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation in line with course outcomes and accreditation standards. The role bridges classroom theory and real-world nursing practice. It is a semester-based position, with clinical assignments typically requiring one to two days per week and potentially involving morning, evening, or weekend shifts based on program needs. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and the institutional pay scale.

The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission. An offer is contingent on successfully completing a clear background check. St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• At least three years of nursing practice experience within the last four years in the anticipated subject areas of teaching responsibility.
• Clinical experience in a nursing specialty area.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of nursing education experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Mission and Philosophy of St. Mary's University.
• Report to the Course Coordinator when teaching clinical or lab courses and follow the responsibilities for part-time instructional faculty in the current university handbook.
• Instruct and evaluate students in classrooms, clinical units, and/or campus laboratories as assigned.
• Supervise students in clinical learning experiences and clinical groups for the hours specified in the course syllabus.
• Meet with the clinical unit manager or simulation coordinator at least one week before students begin clinical learning experiences.
• Supervise students' initial nursing procedures and confirm competency before they perform procedures independently.
• Complete self-orientation to assigned clinical agencies and obtain required agency training and health clearances.
• Review and grade assignments according to course guidelines and submit grades as specified by the Course Coordinator and/or Department Chair.
• Encourage and collect student evaluations of faculty, and use feedback from Watermark Course Evaluation Surveys and the Course Coordinator.
• Maintain clinical and teaching competence and communicate regularly with the assigned Course Coordinator to coordinate instruction.
• Schedule one office hour per week per course for students.
• Promptly report problems to the Course Coordinator.
• Complete the annual Faculty Activity Report (FAR) and adhere to all health and criminal clearance requirements.
• Report to campus on designated on-campus clinical days and assist with student clinical orientation, lab skills practice, and return demonstrations as indicated.
• Make appropriate patient assignments for students in clinical groups.
• Conduct weekly student evaluations and document mid-term and final Clinical Evaluation Tools.
• Follow procedures for making up clinical time canceled due to an excused absence.
• Submit an evaluation of the clinical site at the end of each semester.
• Supervise a Clinical Teaching Assistant if one is used in the course.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level