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

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University in Round Rock/San Marcos seeks Affiliate Instructors for the St. David’s School of Nursing to supervise student clinical learning and provide instruction in procedures, health assessments, and medication administration.

Appointments are contingent on annual performance, funding, and department needs; teaching is semester-by-semester and may be full- or part-time.

Qualifications

• Hold a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited baccalaureate program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student clinical learning experiences and teach nursing procedures, health assessments and medication administration.
• Ensure supervision occurs only when a qualified faculty member is present and follows regulatory board rules.

Skills

RN license TX

BSN degree

Teaching in clinical settings

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Title:

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

Job Posting Number:

2027034NTL

Job Location:

Round Rock, San Marcos

College/Division:

College of Health Professions

Department/School:

St. David's School of Nursing

Position Description :

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.).

Type of Position:

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date:

08/03/2026

Review Date :

08/16/2027

Close Date:

05/31/2027

Open Until Filled?:

No

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57905