Open Rank Faculty of Nursing (Advanced Medical Focus)

St. Mary•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

St. Mary’s University invites applications for an open-rank nursing faculty position at the associate or full professor level, tenure-track or tenured depending on qualifications. The faculty member will support the growth of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which welcomed its inaugural cohort in Fall 2025. The position focuses on advanced medical-surgical or critical care nursing and contributes to the University’s Catholic and Marianist educational mission. The faculty member teaches courses in their area of expertise across a two-semester academic year, including theoretical and practical or clinical instruction. They develop and update classroom and clinical learning activities, assess student achievement, maintain expertise through continuing education and professional engagement, and incorporate teaching technologies that support learning. The role also involves collaboration with clinical partners, curriculum development and program review, scholarly activity, service, committee participation, and advising and mentoring pre-nursing and nursing students. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a sustained program of scholarship, participate in departmental, school, and University service, contribute to professional and community partnerships, and support student success and progression. Applications should include a letter describing interest and teaching and professional development goals, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. Employment is contingent on a clear background check and confirmation of official graduate transcripts.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in nursing or a relevant field (PhD, DNP, or EdD); an MSN is required if the doctorate is not in nursing.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility for licensure in Texas.
Current AHA BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
At least two years of full-time clinical nursing experience.
Demonstrated expertise in advanced medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with St. Mary’s Catholic and Marianist mission.
Ability to engage in sustained scholarly productivity contributing to nursing education and/or clinical practice, consistent with Boyer’s model of scholarship.
Record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed dissemination.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and virtual platforms such as Zoom.
Ability to support and contribute to the University’s Marianist educational mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience in simulation, innovative teaching strategies, or educational technology.
Experience in curriculum design, accreditation processes such as CCNE, and program assessment.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in areas of expertise, covering theoretical knowledge and practical or clinical applications, during a two-semester academic year.
Maintain subject-area proficiency through continuing education, advanced degree and certification programs, conferences, seminars, and current professional literature.
Design and update classroom and clinical instructional activities that promote active learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and flexibility.
Incorporate relevant teaching technologies that enhance instruction and student learning.
Prepare and adapt instructional plans to reflect changes in the field and keep the program current.
Apply effective classroom management and assess student accomplishments using appropriate evaluation tools.
Collaborate with clinical entities that provide clinical experiences under contractual agreements.
Maintain supportive, harmonious working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies.
Participate in curriculum development, program review, and revision in subject areas.
Participate in University scholarly, grant, and research activities and engage in discipline-related scholarship.
Provide input at faculty, department, and college meetings.
Mentor and advise assigned pre-nursing and nursing students, supporting academic planning, progression, achievement, retention, and success.
Maintain appropriate availability to students, provide timely guidance and referrals, and document advising interactions as required.
Participate in departmental, school, and University committees and contribute to community partnerships consistent with Marianist values.
Demonstrate professional leadership through non-teaching activities, community service, and participation in professional organizations.
Support and contribute to the University’s Marianist educational mission.