Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Posting DetailsCome and join the Bearkat community!Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.Position InformationThis position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of NursingRequisition202600014FRankAssistant or Associate ProfessorFLSA statusExemptHiring SalarySalary commensurate with education and experience.Position CategoryPosition TypeFull-Time Tenure TrackCollegeCollege of Health SciencesDepartmentNursingOpen Date03/19/2026Quicklinkhttps://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46215Refer Applicants ToContact NameDr. Devon BerryTitleDirector, School of Nursing3380 College Park Drive, suite 400The Woodlands, TX 77384Contact Phone936-202-5116Contact Emaildmb116@shsu.eduPosition DetailsDuties Performed in the Usual Course of the JobThe duties and responsibilities of this position include teaching across the curriculum, mentoring students, performing professional, community service and outreach. Contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement.Educational Requirements for the PositionEarned Doctorate in nursing from an accredited institution, or earned doctorate in a related field (e.g. Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology) with a MSN in Nursing from accredited institution(s).Must hold an active, or be eligible for, an unencumbered Texas RN licenseExperience Required for the PositionEvidence of and/or ability to teach in four-year University/College institutions. Evidence of and/or ability to conduct research leading to refereed scholarship. Demonstrated involvement in professional service. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality.Other Requirements for the PositionTeaching experience in four-year University/College institutions with 3 or more years' experience teaching in the graduate or clinical area preferred. Use of technology in instruction and experience with distance/online education, scholarship, and/or practice, preferred. Experience with accreditation and curriculum development preferred. Advance Practice licensure and certification as a family nurse practitioner with at least 2 years practice experience preferred.For rank of Associate Professor demonstrated record of high-quality teaching; evidence of refereed scholarship (publications and presentations required and funded external grants preferred).Special Instructions SummaryWe seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and invite applications for 9 months, full-time, tenure-track faculty at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor. Rank will be determined on qualifications.The School of Nursing offers a baccalaureate degree in nursing with approximately 400 students and 25 full-time faculty and is seeking Texas Board of Nursing approval for a Master of Science program with a family nurse practitioner (FNP) concentration. The University is a member of the Texas State System. The School of Nursing is located at The Woodlands Center campus in The Woodlands, Texas. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a campus presence as part of the School of Nursing faculty.Open Until FilledYesEEO StatementEEO StatementSam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.