COLLEGE: Health and Human Services

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing

POSITION TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Community Health / Leadership Nursing

DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE SUMMARY:

The School of Nursing (SoN) provides excellent and innovative undergraduate and graduate nursing education designed to meet the needs of a diverse community. Students are prepared for roles in nursing as clinicians, advocates, researchers, educators, and leaders in the changing healthcare system. The SoN and faculty serve approximately 320 pre-licensure undergraduate students, 225 RN/ADN-BSN students, and 115 graduate students annually. We have one of the largest School Nurse Programs in the state. Our NCLEX pass rates are consistently in the high 90’s. Our faculty are united in their commitment to student success and helping students achieve high standards.

The SoN transforms health care through innovative nursing education, community partnerships, and policy engagement. We believe that the SON serves its students and the society at large by creating an environment in which faculty and students pursue the knowledge of nursing practice guided by the following core values:

• Caring          • Integrity         • Advocacy         • Collaboration         • Inclusion         • Equity           • Leadership

POSITION DETAILS:

The position will be hired at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, dependent on education and experience. The classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652-$174,276; the anticipated annual starting salary is $90,000 for 10 months of work paid over 12 months (for those without a terminal degree or experience).  Salary and appointment to the Assistant or Associate professor level, as well as to the clinical or academic track, will be dependent upon CSU system-wide ranges, qualifications, and professional experience.

We offer a comprehensive pension and benefits package. Faculty teach two 16-week semesters and have approximately one month off between semesters (late December/January) and the summer months off (June to late August). Summer teaching sessions may be offered but are not required.

The School of Nursing encourages applicants who are transitioning from non-academic careers and who are committed to building an equitable scholarly learning environment. The School of Nursing reminds applicants that it is only necessary to meet the required qualifications in order to apply.

Faculty teach in their specialty and across the programs as appropriate. Many courses in the School are team taught.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and awardee of the Seal of Excelencia certification, Sacramento State is hiring a cohort of faculty who will support our commitment to Latinx/e student success during the 2024-25 tenure-track hiring cycle. We are looking for teachers/scholars who have an established commitment to teaching, research, and/or service in and with the Latinx/e community. Successful candidates will have demonstrated two or more of the four Latinx/e Student Success Cohort Hire criteria (see Required Qualifications below).

 

JOB DUTIES:

Duties will include:

(1) Classroom management and instruction in the specialty area – Community Health / Leadership nursing

(2) Direct supervision of students in community and agency-based settings

(3) Participation in course and program curriculum revision and development ensuring access and inclusion towards academic excellence, and multiple approaches to learning are core

(4) Team teaching, including organizational abilities required for leading lecture and clinical courses

(5) Effective and clear communication with diverse groups of faculty, students, staff, and clients

(6) Student advising within the major

(7) Engaging in scholarly and creative activities; Advanced Professional/Clinical Certification Achievements

(8) Serving on School, College, and University committees; assist with Nursing school licensing and accreditation

(9) Providing service to the community of Sacramento and the professional community at large.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

- For appointment to an Academic Tenure Track position, a terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a Master’s degree in Nursing and a terminal degree in a related discipline is required. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. If ABD, candidate will be required to complete the doctoral degree by August 2026.

- For appointment to a Clinical Tenure Track position, Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a master’s degree in a health-related field. Position conversion to an academic tenure track may be requested