Assistant Professor Position in School of Nursing

Overview

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Northern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Health Sciences 1
• Faculty - Natural Sciences 1

• Full Time 1

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; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at  or Faculty Affairs and Success (faculty positions) at  prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

Apply now 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

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. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2026

College: Natural Sciences

Department/School: School of Nursing

Salary: Anticipated hiring range:
Assistant professor $89,000 – $98,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Initial Review Date: 12/01/2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

How to Apply:

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 Department:

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…