Lecturer - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Program: Nursing Program

Rank: Extended University Lecturer Faculty

Title: Lecturer - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Plan, develop, and teach prelicensure Nursing Science classes in clinical settings and campus skills labs. Carry out lecturer responsibilities including maintaining accurate student records and clinical grades, coordinating clinical instruction and student experiences with clinical personnel, working with students in the lab and simulation lab, maintaining communication between the University and clinical agencies, participating in annual summation meetings, curriculum development, CCNE and BRN accreditation activities, and remaining current in subject matter and effective instructional techniques.

A Master’s degree in nursing or higher from an accredited institution, including courses in nursing education.

• Leadership in teaching baccalaureate-level nursing and BRN content, and evaluation of teaching and student learning outcomes.
• Current active California RN license.
• At least one year of experience teaching courses related to psychiatric/mental health nursing or a course that includes practice.
• At least two years of continuous full-time experience in direct patient care as an RN, with at least one year within the last three years, or eligibility for Board of Registered Nurses approval to teach psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Commitment to working effectively with and engaging a diverse student population, and evidence of mentoring minoritized students, with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.

• Ability to teach psychiatric/mental health nursing across care settings, including acute care, outpatient care, and community.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and flexibility in teaching assignments.
• Experience using multiple teaching modalities in clinical, lab, and simulation settings with a multicultural learner population.
• Willingness to teach on weekends, evenings, and/or nights.

• Teaching and office hours. May include day, evening, night, and weekend classes/clinical labs.

Screening of applications will begin March 21, 2023. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• RN License
• Statement describing experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students, with a special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian students.
• Teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on the aforementioned groups.

In later phases, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.

Submit all required materials to CSUCI Careers at the following web address: jobs.csuci.edu

California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules:

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Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range.

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. At appointment, a non‑U.S. citizen must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.

Failure to complete the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. The CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. The institution complies with Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, Proposition 209, and other applicable laws and policies.

Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in any form are prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Rosario Cuevas vas.