Assistant/Associate/Professor

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) with a Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation of dissertation completion within two (2) years of appointment.
• Unencumbered California RN license.
• California Board of Registered Nurses approval as a content expert or eligibility to obtain approval.
• Minimum of two (2) years of instructional experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Clinical experience sufficient to meet the Board of Nursing and program needs.
• Possess the health qualifications required to teach students in clinical settings.
• Computer literacy and experience using learning technologies (e.g., Canvas or other Learning Management Systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or expertise in nursing education, including:
• Teaching adults/older adults
• Teaching methodology
• Curriculum development
• Assessment and evaluation
• Or willingness to acquire these skills within the first year of appointment
• Evidence of scholarship or potential to build a record of scholarship needed for promotion, including:
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Original research
• Presentations at local or national conferences
• Grant writing or program development
• Ongoing scholarly or creative activities
• Demonstrated experience with simulation or innovative teaching modalities.
• Professional membership and service in nursing or related organizations.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.