Family Nurse Practitioner Instructor

About the role

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing offers a Master’s degree in the concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner. This is one of two graduate programs offered in the School of Nursing. The program will eventually be integrated into the Doctor of Nursing Practice program for a terminal degree. The program is 2.5 years (including summer).

Responsibilities

• Teaches Family Nurse Practitioner Course Content
• Collaborates in maintaining Program and Course Outcomes
• Participates in program level meetings
• Collaborates to design or modify course content and teaching strategies
• Follows the syllabus as the basis for instruction
• Conducts face-to-face teaching on onsite days
• Follows minimal teaching expectations of faculty (grading, office hours, etc.)
• Faculty evaluator for site supervision of clinical students
• Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
• Conduct all classes as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid)
• Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in nursing or a related field.
• National Board certification as a nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
• California RN Licensure and a California Nurse Practitioner licenses (NP) or APRN, recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Five years of nursing experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course candidate/faculty should have experience in didactic and clinical instruction beyond patient education/preceptor roles.
• Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

Benefits

Campus Security Authority Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pay

• L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Schedule

This appointment is for special sessions or summer employment, not for state supported academic year (AY) employment. This appointment carries no guarantee of reappointment.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: CV, Cover Letter, List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. The University reserves the right to cancel or modify appointments based on department and student needs.