Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty, Assistant Director - St. David’s School of Nursing, Texas Stat...

Position Title :

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

Job Posting Number : 2026054TTL

Job Location : Round Rock

Department :

St. David's School of Nursing

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.
• At least two years of experience as a nursing program director or coordinator in a university setting.
• 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 BSN, MSN, and PhD / DNP levels.
• Evidence of leadership in nursing curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evidence of leadership in academic nursing accreditation and compliance processes.
• 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 :

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

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Application Procedures :

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / hr / postings / 54444 .

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following before November 7, 2025 :

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 16 / 2026

Posting Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Review Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Open Until Filled? : Yes

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, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation :

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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 :

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? :

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link :

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