Assistant Professor of Nursing: Obstetric, Community Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health or Medical Surgical expertise

 

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: The Valley Foundation School of Nursing

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100,000 - $150,000,       

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.  See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 2024

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing (TVFSON) at San José State University seeks a qualified candidate with any of the following specialties including Obstetric, Community Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health or Medical Surgical Nursing expertise for a full-time, tenure-track position. The candidate will be qualified to teach in the variety of programs (BSN, RN-BSN, CEP, MSN, FNP and DNP) offered within the department. During the application and interview process, candidates are encouraged to highlight their specialties and topics of passion, as TVFSON believes that enthusiasm fuels engagement for both educators and students.

We are very proud of our reputation in the community and the type of new graduates we matriculate to the nursing workforce. We offer seven different programs including a nationally recognized Wound and Ostomy program, and several pathways of entry to our Bachelors programs. We support our students with significant scholarships from our many donors, and are engaged in the community at large. 

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in nursing or a related field (e.g. DNSc, DrPH, EdD, DNP, PhD) at time of appointment. If a doctorate is not in nursing, BS or Master’s must be in nursing.A baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing with master’s degree which includes coursework in nursing, nursing education or administration.
• Possession of an unrestricted CA RN license and one year of teaching experience in a Registered Nurse education program.
• A minimum of 1 year of recent (within the past 5 years) experience in nursing, providing evidence-based, direct patient care in one of the above areas of practice. Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care.
• Record of publications or strong potential for publications.
• Applicants should demonstrate 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 experiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Current national certification in at least one specialty.
• Experience in online and/or in person teaching, informatics and/or information technology , health care policy.
• Currently possess an advanced practice certification (e.g., nurse practitioner) or clinical nurse specialist.<