Family Nurse Practitioner; FNP Lecturer

Program

MS Nursing

Extended University Lecturer Faculty

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Lecturer

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student‑to‑faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. 81% of students receive financial aid and nearly 59% are first‑generation. 52% are Pell Grant‑eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to access. As a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), 61% of undergraduates are Latinx. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success earned it the “Seal of Excellence” from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact.

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

As one of the premiere nursing programs in California, CSU Channel Islands Nursing Department mission statement reflects our commitment to the University's Mission Pillars by focusing on educational and inclusive excellence. We prepare students for professional practice who continuously grow to meet the demands of the community and profession. Our goals are to achieve student success and provide service and quality care to individuals, families, and communities locally, nationally, and globally;

develop nurses who utilize evidence‑based practice; develop competent, professional, compassionate nurses who are lifelong learners; build a strong educational foundation based on CSUCI campus culture; and cultivate an organizational culture of collaborative practice, compassion, respect, and diversity.

Plan, develop, and teach graduate MSN and FNP classes online, in the clinical setting, and in the campus skills lab. Carry out lecturer responsibilities including, but not limited to, maintaining accurate student records and clinical grades, coordinating clinical instruction with faculty and clinical personnel, maintaining communication between the university and clinical agencies, participating in curriculum development, CCNE and BRN accreditation activities, and staying current in subject matter and instructional techniques through clinical experience and…