Lecturers, Part-time (Adjunct) Temporary, Graduate Nursing, Starting Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Baylor; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,800 - 66,960; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous time off

Tuition remission

Outstanding automatic retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking faculty for the Louise Herrington School of Nursing to teach in the online Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The position may be on-site in Dallas or remote, commencing in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Candidates must have a current nursing license, teaching experience, and an MSN or DNP/PhD. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a budgeted salary range of $5,000 - $6,000 per 3-hour Didactic course.

Qualifications

• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse.
• Evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge.
• Nursing degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the online Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
• Support students in various tracks including Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Commitment to utilizing nursing knowledge in education.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Clinical expertise

Safety in subject area

Education

MSN or DNP/PhD

National board certification as APRN

Job description

Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Nursing

Location

Dallas, Texas or Remote

Open Date

May 13, 2026

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing is currently seeking candidates for clinical track faculty positions to teach in the online Doctor of Nursing Practice program. We are actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to utilizing nursing knowledge as we fulfillour mission and pursue Baylor’s bold vision,Baylor in Deeds . The areas of teaching responsibility will vary according to the faculty member's specialty area and specific assignment.

Position commencesFall 2026 (August) and Spring 2027 (January)

This position may be on-site in Dallas or remote.

Baylor nursing’s DNP program offerseight tracks , including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Executive Nurse Leadership and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the U.S. Army-Baylor Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you when your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go to Baylor Benefits and Advantages .

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is

$ 5,000.00 - $ 6,000.00 per 3-hour Didactic course

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Board of Nursing Required Faculty Qualifications:

Each nurse faculty member shall: (A) hold a current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse and national certification as an advanced practice registered nurse; (B) show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in subject area of teaching responsibility; (C) hold a MSN or DNP/PhD; (D) Nursing degrees must be from accredited institutions. (E) National board certification as an APRN.

Minimum Experience: Must have 2 years of teaching and/or full-time APRN clinical experience within the last 5 years.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.