What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing position at Inside Higher Ed?
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 Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Open Date
03/19/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46215
Contact Name
Dr. Devon Berry
Title
Director, School of Nursing
3380 College Park Drive, suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Contact Phone
936-202-5116
Contact Email
dmb116@shsu.edu
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 institution(s).
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 and 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
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
Requisition
202600014F
Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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
Contact Name
Dr. Devon Berry
Title
Director, School of Nursing
3380 College Park Drive, suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Contact Phone
936-202-5116
Contact Email
dmb116@shsu.edu
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 institution(s).
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 and 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
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