Tenure Track Faculty - Psychiatric​/Mental Health Nursing

Tenure Track Faculty - Psychiatric /Mental Health Nursing

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing

POSITION TITLE: Tenure Track Faculty - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The School of Nursing (SoN) provides excellent and innovative undergraduate and graduate nursing education designed to meet the needs of a diverse community. Students are prepared for roles in nursing as clinicians, advocates, researchers, educators, and leaders in the changing health care system. The SoN and faculty serve approximately 320 pre-licensure undergraduate students, 225 RN/ADN-BSN students, and 115 graduate students annually.

We have one of the largest School Nurse Programs in the state and are starting a BSN-DNP program. Our NCLEX pass rates are consistently in the high 90’s. Our faculty are united in their commitment to student success and helping students achieve high standards.

The SoN transforms health care through innovative nursing education, community partnerships, and policy engagement. We believe that the SON serves its students and the society at large by creating an environment in which faculty and students pursue the knowledge of nursing practice guided by the following core values:

The School of Nursing (SoN) seeks a full-time faculty wanting to transform the future of Nursing in the area of psychiatric / mental health nursing. Position is available at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor, clinical or academic track. The School of Nursing encouraged applicants who are transitioning from non-academic careers and who are committed to building an equitable scholarly learning environment.

The School of Nursing reminds applicants that it is only necessary to meet the required qualifications to apply.

We offer a comprehensive pension and benefits package. Faculty teach in their specialty and across the programs as appropriate. Many courses in the SoN are team taught. Faculty teach two 16-week semesters with approximately one month off late December-January and summer June to late August. Summer teaching may be available, but is not required, and is for additional pay.

The classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652-$174,276; the anticipated annual starting salary is $82,000 for 10 months of work paid over 12 months (for those without a terminal degree or experience). Salary and appointment to the Assistant or Associate professor level, as well as to the clinical or academic track, will be dependent upon CSU system-wide ranges, qualifications, and professional experience

JOB DUTIES:

Duties will include

• Classroom management, organizational abilities, and instruction in the specialty area (Psych / Mental Health nursing) primarily in the pre-licensure program required for leading lecture and clinical courses
• Direct supervision of students in community and/or agency-based settings
• Participation in course and program curriculum revision and development ensuring access and inclusion towards academic excellence, and multiple approaches to learning are core
• Team teaching and abilities that foster inclusive and equitable student success
• Effective and clear communication with diverse groups of faculty, students, staff, and clients
• Student advising within the major
• Engaging in scholarly and creative activities (Academic Track);
  Advanced Professional/Clinical Certification Achievements (Clinical Track)
• Serving on School, College, and University committees; assist with Nursing school licensing and accreditation
• Providing service to the community of Sacramento and the professional community at large.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note that all considered candidates must meet all required qualifications, but do not need to meet all preferred qualifications.

• Education
  • For appointment to an Academic Tenure Track position, a terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a master’s degree in nursing and a terminal degree in a related discipline is required. ABD candidates are encouraged to…