Clinical Faculty in Nursing

Position Summary

Anticipated hiring salary range: $67,400.00-$99,150.00 annually

Fresno Pacific University’s growing nursing program invites applications for a nursing educator with expertise in medical‑surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics to join a visionary team as it builds new programs. The current BRN‑approved and CCNE accredited programs include a pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for traditional undergraduates (TUG) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus.

This nursing faculty member will work with a talented team of faculty and university leadership to expand innovative and Christ‑centered service to those underserved in the community.

• Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
• Be Christ‑centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
• All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here  ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
• A steadfast commitment to “The Fresno Pacific University Idea” and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.

• Teach in the baccalaureate program(s). Area of specialization is open but must be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: med‑surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and/or geriatrics.
• Develop curriculum in area of expertise.
• Direct and indirect supervision of students in diverse clinical settings.
• Coordination of clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the faculty team within the academic level assigned.
• Evaluation of students in class and clinical/lab settings.
• Regular communication with students regarding their progress.
• Maintenance of student academic records.
• Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student‑faculty collaborative research.
• Mentor and advise nursing students.

• Clinical position with a requirement of a master’s degree, OR
• Tenure‑track position with a requirement of a terminal degree (or completion of a terminal degree (PhD or DNP) as a requisite for continued employment
• Minimum of one (1) year direct patient RN experience within the previous five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in one of the following areas: med‑surg, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics.
• Current clinical experience or one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience and ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
• Equivalent of one (1) year teaching experience which can be met by:
  Teaching one (1) year in a pre‑ or post‑licensure RN program OR Completion of post BSN education courses that includes practice in teaching registered nurses given by an accredited college.
• Unrestricted and unencumbered current California Registered Nurse license.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at a collegiate level.
• Must be open to teaching in both traditional undergraduate and accelerated degree programs both in‑person and online (or in hybrid, Hi‑Flex format).
• Commitment to quality undergraduate instruction with attention to student success as an indicator of academic excellence.
• Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment.
• Evidence of passion for student mentoring.
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement.
• Able to learn and navigate technology, course management systems, and virtual learning environments such as Canvas, ATI, or Typhon.
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ‑centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

• Doctoral degree
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