The Department of Nursing at Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track professorship in nursing. We seek faculty members with outstanding qualifications who share the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research and demonstrate a commitment to health equity in education. The successful candidate will teach both core and research courses, integrate interdisciplinary approaches, promote empirical research in leadership and Nursing. This position is for a 9-month appointment with 12 credit load hours per semester anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 for the Seguin campus location.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing or related field (Doctoral candidates with appropriate assurances of completion date may be considered) and an earned Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical expertise in public/community health, leadership, mental health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrical, and/or medical-surgical nursing to inform teaching, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in accelerated courses using evidence-based pedagogy, simulation, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Evaluate student achievement of competencies; provide timely, developmental feedback and document outcomes.
• Lead and sustain clinical partnerships; support preceptors and evaluate site quality to ensure clinical outcomes.
• Mentor student capstone and quality improvement projects; ensure ethical and IRB compliance; support dissemination.
• Advance a focused scholarship agenda; publish and pursue internal or external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum design, program assessment, and accreditation; implement continuous quality improvement.
• Serve in shared governance within nursing and across the university through committee work and service.

Requirements for the position include:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and advising of undergraduate students consistent with the University and Department mission, values, and outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team with other faculty members and staff in the department and across campus.
• Commitment to university/community leadership, outreach, and continued professional development.
• Commitment to attracting, retaining, and educating students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University.

The Department of Nursing has approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a direct entry Master of Science degree and is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. We have an excellent pre-licensure NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate for our BSN and MSN graduates. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for a nursing career and requires all students to be involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research. Information about the Department of Nursing is available at www.tlu.edu/nursing.

TLU, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic/Latinx, with a strong Black/African American presence as well. Candidates who have professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. TLU is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

TLU is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking third on the list for “Best Value”. This is the ninth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social Mobility – the fifth year the university has appeared in this category.

TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria including teaching and nursing philosophy, research interests, your contribution to diversity, and three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). Also, include your current curriculum vitae. [Single-file, electronic submission of these materials is preferred.] Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted separately.

Please submit to: nursingsearch@tlu.edu

Dr. Ruth Eby

Director, Department of Nursing

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155-5999

Phone: 830-372-6920         

• Terminal degree in nursing or related field (Doctoral candidates with appropriate assurances of completion date may be considered) and an earned Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical expertise in public/community health, leadership, mental health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrical, and/or medical-surgical nursing to inform teaching, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

About Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking fourth on the list for “Best Value,” third for “Best Colleges for Veterans,” and eighth overall. This is the eleventh consecutive year TLU has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a “Best Southwest” school by The Princeton Review. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

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