Affiliate Instructor Pool - St. David's School of Nursing

Texas State University; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks to build an Affiliate Instructor Pool for the St. David’s School of Nursing. Instructors supervise student clinical experiences, including procedures, health assessments, and medication administration, always under the presence of a qualified faculty member.

Appointments are semester-by-semester and depend on performance, funding, and departmental needs. This pool covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027, for either part-time or full-time teaching appointments.

Qualifications

• Hold a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Have the clinical expertise to function safely in teaching areas under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student clinical learning experiences under a licensed faculty member.
• Instruct on procedures, health assessments and medication administration.

Skills

RN license

BSN degree

clinical teaching

Job description

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Affiliate Instructor Pool - St. David's School of Nursing

Position Title Affiliate Instructor Pool - St. David's School of Nursing

The St. David’s School of Nursing seeks to develop a pool of candidates to serve as Affiliate Instructors in our undergraduate program.
Affiliate Instructors are appointed to provide supervision of student clinical learning experiences, including but not limited to instruction of procedures, health assessments, and administration of medications. Affiliate Instructors may only perform supervision when a qualified and experienced faculty member is physically present. Supervision of clinical learning experiences must follow appropriate professional regulatory board rules and regulations.
Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school/program needs.
Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration should a need arise.

This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing.
• Have the clinical expertise to function effectively and safely in the designated area of teaching. (Recent graduates must have worked at least one year as a full-time RN, or equivalent, under direct supervision of an RN.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of work experience as a registered nurse in the area designated to teach.
• Holding a Master of Science degree in nursing (MSN).
• Certification in an area of practice specialty, expertise in a focused area of nursing practice (such as OB, pediatrics, adult acute care, emergency department, etc.).
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
• Licensure and /or Certifications.
• Contact information for two references, including 1 letter of recommendation.

Type of Position Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/03/2026

Review Date

Review Date 08/16/2027

Close Date

Close Date 05/31/2027

Open Until Filled? No

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.
Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Licensure
• Certifications

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Licensure
• Certifications

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing?
  • Yes, I have a Bachelor's in Nursing
  • No, I do not
• * How many years of university-level teaching experience do you have?
  • No prior teaching experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1–2 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 5+ years
• * Describe your prior teaching experience and list all courses taught. Please specify the mode of delivery for each (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, or remote)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for?
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
• * What campuses are you willing to teach at?
  • Round Rock
  • San Marcos
  • Both Round Rock and San Marcos
• * What is your schedule availability? (Days/Nights, Days of the week)

  (Open Ended Question)

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