BSN Clinical Coordinator and Assistant​/Associate Professor of Practice

BSN Clinical Coordinator and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice
Nursing

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full-time, 9-month specialized faculty position as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Nursing, beginning March 2026.

St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all undergraduate nursing clinical experiences and serves as the primary liaison with healthcare partners to cultivate and sustain high-quality academic–practice partnerships. As an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Clinical Coordinator, the individual provides direct instruction in undergraduate clinical courses, mentors/advises students, secures and maintains clinical placement sites, and supports continuous quality improvement of clinical education in alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

For consideration,

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure) in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing education, clinical instruction, or precepting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate clinical education, student evaluation, and professional nursing standards.
• Demonstrated ability to align clinical teaching and evaluation with AACN Essentials (2021) and the Texas Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) for nursing education.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with healthcare partners, faculty, students, and administrators.
• Ability to manage multiple clinical sites, schedules, and competing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching, professional identity formation, and ethical nursing practice.
• Ability to work onsite in support of clinical coordination, teaching, and partnership development.

Essential

Responsibilities Include:

Candidates should have an interest in and the ability or potential to teach undergraduate courses, as well as support a diverse student body.

• Provide oversight and coordination of all undergraduate nursing clinical experiences.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the BSN program and healthcare partners; cultivate and sustain high-quality academic–practice relationships.
• Identify, secure, and maintain appropriate clinical placement sites for all undergraduate nursing students.
• Communicate regularly with clinical agencies regarding student expectations, program requirements, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with clinical agencies to address site capacity, student preparedness, and clinical quality.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage clinical placement schedules across all undergraduate nursing courses.
• Assign students to clinical sites and preceptors in collaboration with course faculty and clinical partners.
• Monitor clinical site utilization and adjust placements as needed to ensure equitable, high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of clinical placements, clinical hours, site capacity, and preceptor assignments.

• Ensure all clinical experiences align with program outcomes, AACN Essentials (2021), and Texas Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs).
• Monitor and document compliance with Texas Board of Nursing regulations, institutional policies, and clinical agency requirements.
• Maintain required documentation related to clinical placements, student credentials, and site agreements in collaboration with university offices.
• Participate in accreditation activities, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement related to clinical education.