Open Rank Faculty of Nursing (Pediatrics Focus)

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 non-tenure-track faculty, depending on qualifications, faculty position in pediatric 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: Beyond being engaged in the teaching and learning described in general terms above, all are expected to contribute and participate as follows:

• 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: Doctoral degree in nursing or relevant field (PhD, DNP, or EdD required). Must have MSN if doctoral degree is not in nursing.
• Non-Tenure-Track: Minimum of a master's degree 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 pediatric 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 (Tenure-Track Faculty):

• 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.

For full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2027. Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Along with the employment application, also submit the following items via ApplicantPro: (1) a letter of application detailing interest in the position and a description of teaching, and professional development goals, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) copies of graduate transcripts, and (4) the names and contact information for three references. 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). All application requirements (items 1-4) must be uploaded to be considered for the position.

General correspondence about this position should be sent to Dr. Badowski, Founding Director of Nursing and Vice Dean - School of Science, Engineering and Technology at [email protected].

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