Nursing Program Clinical Teaching Assistant/Clinical Coordinator

St. Edwards University a nationally ranked independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for an adjunct clinical teaching assistant for fall 2025. St. Edwards 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 will support clinical instruction in our undergraduate professional nursing programs. This role is intended to provide supervision and guidance during clinical rotations in support of the teaching/learning provided in the classroom by nursing program faculty. The collaboration between the CTA and faculty enables a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15 in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing guidelines. .

St. Edwards University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial ethnic sexual and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.

For consideration we are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Licensure: Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty (e.g. medical-surgical critical care pediatrics community health).
  • Previous experience in nursing education particularly clinical instruction is highly preferred.
  • Experience with clinical placement coordination or similar administrative duties is highly desirable.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or potential to teach various undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.

Clinical Teaching Assistant Duties (Approx. 60%):

• Assist faculty with the direct supervision and instruction of BSN students in clinical settings (hospitals clinics community health centers SLRC etc.).
• Provide guidance and feedback to students on patient assessment nursing interventions medication administration documentation and professional
• Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting using established rubrics and provide constructive feedback to support their learning and
• Collaborate with lead faculty to ensure consistency in clinical teaching and evaluation across all student groups.
• Identify student learning needs and adapt teaching strategies to facilitate

comprehension and skill acquisition.

• Participate in pre- and post-clinical conferences with students facilitating discussions and critical thinking.
• Ensure student compliance with clinical agency policies and procedures as well

as university and program policies.

• Maintain accurate records of student clinical hours and
• Serve as a resource for students regarding clinical procedures and patient
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities as

Clinical Coordinator Duties (Approx. 40%):

• Identify secure and manage clinical placements for all BSN students across various specialties and levels of the program.
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with clinical agencies including hospitals long-term care facilities community health organizations and other healthcare providers.
• Negotiate and execute clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with the Universitys risk management department.
• Coordinate student and faculty onboarding requirements for clinical sites (e.g. background checks immunizations drug screenings CPR certification specific agency orientations).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of clinical sites contact information and student placement data.
• Communicate clinical site requirements and schedules to students and faculty in a timely and organized manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to clinical placements and student/faculty access to clinical sites.
• Ensure all clinical placements meet accreditation standards (e.g. CCNE ACEN) and program learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision related to clinical
• Prepare reports and data related to clinical placements for accreditation program review and internal reporting.
• Conduct site visits to clinical agencies to assess learning environments and foster strong partnerships.
• Stay current with trends in healthcare and nursing education to anticipate clinical placement needs.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply online at . Application packages should include a cover letter curriculum vitae names and contact information for three references as well as a statement describing your teaching philosophy and your approach to working on projects with undergraduate students.

In addition all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the Universitys Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt:

St. Edwards was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural religious educational and economic support of the mission the different backgrounds of St. Edwards students faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the

individual differences life experiences unique capabilities and innovative talent our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edwards honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edwards University how would your individual differences life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above Describe how your prior work aligns with the universitys mission. Applicants should submit materials by August 1 for full consideration; however the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross St. Edwards University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution of approximately 2500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students located in Austin Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edwards community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students about the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage the university is strongly committed to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edwards University may be found at .

Commitment to the Holy Cross Mission

St. Edwards University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity respect inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race color national origin age gender religion sexual orientation and gender identity socio-economic background or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity please visit our website https://

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edwards University as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions. We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position