University Overview

Founded in 1893, Southwestern Adventist University is a 501(c)(3) faith-based institution located in Johnson County, Texas.  As the only four-year degree granting university in the county, Southwestern Adventist University is an important community stakeholder that links education with action by building knowledge, increasing faith, and providing service.

University Vision

Southwestern Adventist University seeks to be a community that supports academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional wholeness encouraging all members to find their purpose and lead lives of service.

University Mission

Inspiring knowledge, faith, and service through Christ-centered education.

Values Statement

Southwestern Adventist University values 

• Integration of a Seventh-day Adventist worldview into daily life
• Education that enriches life and promotes achievement
• Interaction that affirms faith, integrity, and humanity
• Responsibility for ourselves, our neighbors, and our world
• Service as ministry for Christ

The full-time faculty member will be accountable for quality delivery of undergraduate nursing courses. This includes utilizing effective teaching/learning practices in the classroom, engaging with students to promote learning and professional growth in a variety of settings, and participating with the Nursing Department faculty/staff team to support departmental activities and goals. Academic advising, student support, and NCLEX success initiatives are incorporated within the faculty role. Must be a committed Seventh-day Adventist.

• Teach undergraduate courses
• Engage students in rigorous academic learning to prepare for NCLEX and career success 
• Implement effective, active-learning teaching strategies that promote student learning and growth
• Possess current knowledge of the field
• Ability to connect with students and to track student progress in ways that promote success 
• Ability to build relationships with community partners 
• Effective in advising and mentoring students
• Participate in program/curriculum development and accreditation activities in collaboration with department faculty
• Actively support the department, including participation in department and university committees

Primary Qualifications

MSN required, doctoral degree preferred

Active, unencumbered Texas RN license

Professional role model

Passion for teaching and inspiring students 

Supportive team player

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in undergraduate nursing education

Critical care clinical background 

This job description is not intended to be complete or limiting – the role will require a proactive and flexible approach to be successful. 

Southwestern Adventist University complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.