Clinical Faculty in Nursing

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Reports To: Dean

Status/Time Commitment: Full-time, 10-month appointment

Start Date: 07/2026

Department Summary: 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.

• 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.
• Coordinate clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the faculty team within the academic level assigned.
• Evaluate students in class and clinical/lab settings.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding their progress.
• Maintain student academic records.
• Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student-faculty collaborative research.
• Willingness to teach both didactic and clinical courses.
• Mentor and advise nursing students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in “The Fresno Pacific Idea.”
• Other duties as assigned.

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 area(s): 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 include 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.

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
• Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate.
• Bilingual and multicultural competencies.

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal…