Open Rank Faculty of Nursing (Pediatrics Focus)

St. Mary•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

St. Mary's University invites applications and nominations for an open-rank faculty position focused on pediatric nursing to support the growth of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The appointment may be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on qualifications. The BSN program, approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, welcomed its inaugural cohort in Fall 2025. The role supports the University's mission as a Catholic and Marianist Hispanic-Serving Institution and its commitment to preparing ethical leaders, compassionate caregivers, and advocates for social justice and the common good. Faculty teach during a two-semester academic year and deliver courses in their areas of expertise, including theoretical and practical or clinical learning. They contribute to curriculum development, program review, assessment, and revision; advise and mentor pre-nursing and nursing students; collaborate with clinical partners; and participate in departmental, school, and university service. Faculty are also expected to pursue professional development and, for tenure-track appointments, sustained scholarly activity and peer-reviewed dissemination. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

Requirements

For tenure-track appointment: doctoral degree in nursing or a relevant field (PhD, DNP, or EdD); an MSN is required if the doctorate is not in nursing.
For non-tenure-track appointment: master's degree 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 pediatric nursing.
Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with St. Mary's University’s Catholic and Marianist mission.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and virtual platforms such as Zoom.
Ability to provide effective academic advising and mentoring consistent with University expectations.
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.
For tenure-track faculty, scholarly work may include empirical or theoretical research articles, educational innovation studies or pilot projects, descriptive papers on nursing education innovations, systematic, scoping, or integrative reviews, scholarly essays, and collaborative manuscripts with colleagues or students.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in assigned 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 professional literature.
Design and update classroom and clinical instructional activities that promote active learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and flexibility.
Incorporate relevant teaching technology when it enhances teaching and student learning.
Prepare instructional plans that reflect developments in the field and support program quality.
Manage classrooms effectively and evaluate student accomplishments using appropriate assessment tools.
Collaborate with clinical entities used for clinical experiences under contractual agreements.
Maintain supportive and harmonious working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies, and uphold academic decorum.
Participate in curriculum development, program review, and revision in the faculty member's subject areas.
Participate in University scholarly, grant, and/or 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; support their academic planning, progression, and achievement of program requirements.
Maintain appropriate availability to students, provide timely guidance and referrals, document advising interactions as required, and promote student success, retention, and progression.
Participate in non-teaching activities that benefit and bring recognition to the College, including community service and professional organizations.
For tenure-track appointments, pursue sustained scholarly productivity in nursing education and/or clinical practice and demonstrate a record or clear potential for peer-reviewed dissemination.
Participate in departmental, school, and university committees; engage with professional organizations; and contribute to community partnerships consistent with Marianist values.