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California State University, Stanislaus
Assistant Professor of Nursing (FNP)
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What they do
A Nursing Instructor or Professor teaches nursing students with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training. Teaches academic subjects needed as the foundation for nursing, such as anatomy and chemistry, and also job skills required for direct patient care. Teaches at a college or in a hospital or other clinical setting.
$108,695 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Nursing (FNP) Faculty Employment Opportunity
POSITION
Assistant Professor of Nursing:
The School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The person appointed to this position will teach in either the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the Masters of Science inNursing:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration.Primary duties to include:
teaching responsibilities for didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses. Effective teaching, research, creative activities, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. Applicant must be a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master's of Science in nursing is required.
- A current and unobstructed California RN license and a California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
- A current national Nurse Practitioner Certification, and the American Health Association Basic Life Support Health Provider Certification.
- A minimum of two years of instructional experience.
- A minimum of two years of full-time practice as a nurse practitioner.
- Knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methods, curriculum development, evaluations, or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills not later than the first year of teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to required qualifications, a Doctoral degree is preferred.HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE
A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching proficiency; a sample of research; professional curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Dr. Jennifer Peltier, Search Committee Chair School of Nursing College of Science California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA email: jpeltier@csustan.eduDepartment Website:
https://www.csustan.edu/nursing This appointment begins in Fall 2026. Screening of applications will begin on April 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance withFEHA. COMPENSATION
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $7331- 7481 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).
ABOUT THE
DEPARTMENT andTHE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion- one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal.