"Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty, Assistant Director - St. Davids School of Nursing, Texas State"

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Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty, Assistant Director - St. Davids School of Nursing, Texas State University

Job Posting Number: 2026054TTL

Position Description
The St. David’s School of Nursing (SON) at Texas State University (TXST) seeks an experienced, motivated leader to assist in the management of the SON’s daily operations and contribute to the growth of our programs in alignment with the vision, mission, and strategic plans of the SON, College of Health Professions, and University.

Located in San Marcos and Round Rock, TX, TXST encompasses multiple locations across central Texas; employs more than 7,000 faculty, staff, and students; and offers its more than 40,000 students 99 bachelor’s, 92 master’s and specialists, and 20 doctoral degree programs through the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and Honors College.

Reporting to the Director of the SON, this nine-month tenure or tenure track appointment, with required separate summer contract, will serve as part of the SON’s leadership team. In collaboration with the SON Director, the Assistant Director will: provide oversight and support for curriculum design and evaluation; coordinate accreditation and compliance activities; assist with administrative operations such as faculty hiring, onboarding, development, evaluation, and workload management; serve as a faculty and student liaison to facilitate communication between the Director, faculty, and students; and provide support and oversight of student didactic, simulation and clinical experiences. Responsibilities include teaching, course and /or curriculum development, research/scholarship, and participation on SON, College, and University committees and/or initiatives.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications
For all ranks:

• Earned Doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally and nationally accredited University.
• Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally and nationally accredited University. Earned Master’s and/or Doctorate degree in Nursing or related field. If the graduate degrees are in another field, at least 12 graduate level credit hours in nursing must be completed.
• Five or more years of clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• At least five years’ experience as a faculty member in nursing education programs including multiple program levels and teaching modalities.
• Evidence of leadership in nursing curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evidence of established scholarship, professional presentations, and publications.
• Current unencumbered registered nursing license in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program vision, mission, and goals as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.

For the rank of Associate Professor, in addition to those required above:

• A demonstrated record of accomplishments or activities in scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Attained rank of associate or full professor in an accredited nursing school or program.
• A minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated strong collegial relationships.

For the rank of Professor, in addition to those required above:

• A demonstrated record of significant contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service, supporting advanced expertise and leadership in the chosen clinical field and academic area.
• Attained tenure in an accredited nursing school or program.
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time teaching experience at the university level.

The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leading new program development and implementation at all levels of nursing education (BSN, MSN, PhD/DNP).
• At least two years of experience as a nursing program director or coordinator in a university setting.
• Experience in mentorship, recruitment, hiring, retention and evaluation of faculty.
• Experience in accreditation processes, procedures, preparation and implementation of site visits for BSN, MSN, and PhD/DNP levels.
• Experience with maintaining compliance with state, regional, and federal regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including, but not limited to, simulation, virtual reality, online learning, telehealth and best practices in nursing education.
• Record of successful grant funding with strong potential for additional funding.
• Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations.
• Experience in building and promoting community relationships and partnerships in clinical or academic settings.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54444

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54444 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.