Open Rank Faculty of Nursing (Advanced Medical Focus)

St. Mary's University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured nursing faculty position to support the new BSN program. The role emphasizes teaching advanced medical surgical or critical care nursing, clinical collaboration, and scholarly activity aligned with the Marianist mission.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, student mentoring, and engagement in university service and scholarly activities, contributing to program growth in a Catholic Marianist context.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; MSN is needed if not nursing-related.
• Texas RN license with eligibility to practice.
• Current BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a two-semester academic year.
• Cover courses in area of expertise as assigned by the Founding Director of Nursing.
• Maintain proficiency through continuing education, conferences, and literature.
• Design and update instructional activities for classroom and clinical settings.
• Incorporate teaching technology to enhance learning.
• Work on curriculum development, program review, and revision.
• Collaborate with clinical entities for clinical experiences.
• Mentor and advise nursing students.
• Engage in scholarship and service aligned with Marianist mission.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical nursing

Scholarly activity

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

RN license in Texas

AHA BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at St. Mary's University, a private, four-year Catholic and Marianist Hispanic-Serving Institution, invites nominations and applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty (associate or full professor), depending on qualifications, faculty position in advanced medical surgical or critical care nursing to support the continued growth of the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

The BSN program, approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, welcomed its inaugural cohort in Fall 2025 and reflects St. Mary's longstanding commitment to preparing nurses who are ethical leaders, compassionate caregivers, and advocates for social justice and the common good.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach in a two-semester academic year.
• Teach courses in their areas of expertise, as assigned by the Founding Director of Nursing, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical/clinical applications.
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in their subject areas through continuing education programs, advanced degree and certification programs, conferences, and seminars, and by keeping current with the professional literature.
• Design and update instructional and learning activities for the classroom and clinical settings based on pedagogical principles which help students engage as active learners, and develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and flexibility.
• Become adept at incorporating relevant advances in teaching technology to the extent they enhance teaching and student learning.
• Exercise judgment and resourcefulness in preparing instructional plans to reflect changes in the area of study, and to keep the program at the leading edge of development.
• Exercise effective classroom management skills.
• Evaluate students' accomplishments with appropriate assessment/evaluation instruments/tools.
• Collaborate with clinical entities used for clinical experiences as provided in contractual agreements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work supportively and harmoniously with and maintain rapport with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies.
• Maintain the level of decorum expected in the academic environment.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and revision in their subject areas.
• Participate in University scholarly, grant, and/or research activities; engage in scholarship, relative to discipline
• Provide input to faculty/department/college meetings
• Mentor and advise assigned pre nursing and nursing students
• Demonstrate professional leadership by participating in non-teaching activities for the benefit and recognition of the College, e.g., community service, activity in professional organizations, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensure

• Tenure-Track or Tenured: Doctoral degree in nursing or relevant field (PhD, DNP, or EdD required). Must have MSN if doctoral degree is not in nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility for licensure in Texas.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

Professional and Teaching Experience

• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in advance medical surgical or critical care nursing.
• Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with the Catholic and Marianist mission of St. Mary's University.
• Experience in simulation, innovative teaching strategies, or educational technology preferred.
• Experience in curriculum design, accreditation processes (e.g., CCNE), and program assessment preferred.

Scholarship Expectations

• Engage in a sustained program of scholarly productivity contributing to the science of nursing education and/or clinical practice, consistent with Boyer's model of scholarship (discovery, integration, application, and teaching).
  • Empirical or theoretical research articles
  • Educational innovation studies or pilot projects
  • Descriptive papers of innovations in nursing education
  • Systematic, scoping or integrative reviews, or scholarly essays
  • Co-authored manuscripts reflecting collaborative scholarship with colleagues or students
• Demonstrate a record or clear potential for peer-reviewed dissemination.

Service and Leadership

• Active participation in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Engagement in professional organizations (e.g., NLN, AACN, ANA, INACSL).
• Contribution to community partnerships consistent with Marianist values of service, justice, and education for transformation.

Mentoring and Advising

• Provide effective academic advising and mentoring consistent with University expectations.
• Maintain appropriate availability and accessibility to students.
• Support students with academic planning, progression, and achievement of program requirements.
• Provide timely, accurate guidance and referrals to appropriate student support services.
• Document advising interactions in accordance with University and program requirements.
• Promote student success, retention, and progression within the nursing program.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential desirable.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check and receipt and confirmation of official graduate transcript(s).