Instructor of Nursing

Job Title

Instructor of Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Nursing Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Victoria seeks one full-time Instructor of Nursing to support the RN to BSN and Concurrent Enrollment Nursing programs, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus.

Qualifications: The Nursing Program in the College of Education and Health Professions at Texas A&M University-Victoria invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Nursing. We seek an experienced registered nurse and educator committed to preparing professional nurses for leadership and practice in an evolving healthcare environment. Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a doctoral degree in nursing or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas or be eligible to obtain Texas RN licensure prior to employment. Candidates should demonstrate professional nursing experience and the ability to teach and mentor students from diverse clinical, educational, and professional backgrounds.

Successful candidates will:

· Teach undergraduate nursing courses in the RN to BSN and Concurrent Enrollment programs in online, traditional, or other instructional formats as assigned;

· Teach courses appropriate to the candidate's education and professional expertise;

· Support registered nurses completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and students concurrently completing associate degree and BSN requirements;

· Provide effective academic support, mentoring, and guidance to nursing students;

· Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice, quality and safety principles, professional communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making into instruction;

· Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement;

· Assist with student recruitment, retention, progression, and completion initiatives;

· Collaborate with nursing faculty, academic advisors, and college leadership to support student success;

· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community colleges, healthcare organizations, clinical partners, and other regional stakeholders;

· Participate in Nursing Program, College, and University committees and activities; and

· Contribute to the College and University's mission through assigned service.

Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

· An earned Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD in Nursing, EdD, or other appropriate terminal degree;

· Previous teaching experience in a BSN, RN to BSN, Concurrent Enrollment, or other nursing education program;

· Experience teaching in an online learning environment;

· Experience working with associate degree nursing students and practicing registered nurses returning to complete the BSN;

· Experience with curriculum development, program evaluation, assessment, or nursing accreditation;

· Experience with student advising, mentoring, retention, and progression;

· Current knowledge of professional nursing standards, evidence-based practice, healthcare technology, and contemporary issues affecting nursing practice;

· Experience developing collaborative relationships with community colleges, healthcare systems, and clinical partners; and

· A commitment to preparing nurses to meet the healthcare and workforce needs of South Texas and the Coastal Bend region.

Values: Texas A & M-Victoria Values: Together We Rise

· W isdom

· E xcellence

· R espect

· I ntegrity

· S tudents

· E mpathy

Setting: Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities here.

Application: Review of applications will begin Oct. 24, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For more information regarding this position and to apply, visit TAMUV Jobs. If you have any questions related to the search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Jere Hammer, Interim Director of Nursing (hammerj1@tamuv.edu).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.