Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Posting Details

Come 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 Information

• Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
• Requisition: 202600014F
• Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Hiring Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Position Category: Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track
• College: College of Health Sciences
• Department: Nursing
• Open Date: 03/19/2026
• Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46215

Refer Applicants To Contact:

• Name: Dr. Devon Berry
• Title: Director, School of Nursing
• Address: 3380 College Park Drive, Suite 400, The Woodlands, TX 77384
• Contact Phone: 936-202-5116
• Contact Email: dmb116@shsu.edu

Position Details: Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The 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 Position

• Earned 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 institutions.
• Must hold an active or be eligible for an unencumbered Texas RN license.

Experience Required for the Position

• Evidence 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 Position

• Teaching 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; funded external grants preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

We 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 Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Sam 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.

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Candidate Documents

• Required Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Faculty Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Reference Contact Information
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