Assistant or Associate Professor in Medical-Surgical Nursing

The Position: Full time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the School of Nursing, beginning August 2021. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success.

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Initial Review Date: 01/25/2021; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

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
• contact information of three professional references.

All applicants must apply online at: http://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6263

Applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

Qualification Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing with specialization in the area of medical-surgical nursing
• at least one year’s clinical experience as an RN in direct patient care in the medical-surgical specialty area within the last five years
• a course that includes practice in teaching nursing or one year’s experience teaching nursing
• All requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than August 17, 2021.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related discipline (required for advancement to Full Professor)

Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, which include theory and clinical instruction for BSN, RN-BSN, and MSN students based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department; scholarship - including professional growth and achievement, grants, and dissemination; and service - to the program, university and community, including student advising, committee involvement, and school governance. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.