Assistant Professor Position in School of Nursing

Assistant Professor Position in School of Nursing

• Job no: 551897
• Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
• Location: Chico
• Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, Faculty - Natural Sciences

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Master’s degree in nursing, at least one year’s clinical experience as an RN in direct patient care within the last five years, and one year’s experience teaching nursing or a course that included practice in teaching nursing. Candidates nearing completion of the master’s degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.

In addition, applicants must be eligible for RN licensure in California and meet health policies and other requirements imposed by clinical agencies. Candidates must also pass a 10-panel drug test and background check as a condition of employment. The successful candidate should provide evidence of their commitment to or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching and scholarship. Tenure track faculty teach both theory and clinical in undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. The School of Nursing has an interest in hiring applicants qualified to teach in areas of medical surgical, mental health, or pediatrics.

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The School of Nursing, housed within the College of Natural Sciences, is comprised of 8 full-time and 28 part-time faculty, with an average of 250 students. The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Please also visit our School of Nursing web page: http:// and College of Natural Sciences web page: http:///nsci

Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Fay Mitchell-Brown, Search Committee Chair
Trinity Hall 121, School of Nursing, California State University, Chico
Chico, CA . Phone: .
Email: fmitchellbrown@

The Chico State nursing faculty are mandated to comply with vaccination requirements in order to teach in the clinical settings. Selected candidates are expected to comply with this requirement.

This position qualifies for benefits, including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https:// .

All work must be performed within the State of California.

A background check (including a…