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Assistant Professor of Nursing

The School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. At California State University, Stanislaus, we believe in educating nurses who lead with compassion, excellence, and purpose. Our School of Nursing is a vibrant and supportive community that blends innovation, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to student success. We are thrilled to be expanding our reach and impact with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Stockton, designed to foster collaboration, hands-on learning, and innovation in nursing education.

Our cutting-edge simulation laboratories on both the Turlock and Stockton campuses provide students and faculty with immersive, high-fidelity learning environments that mirror real-world healthcare settings, empowering future nurses to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical excellence in a safe, supportive space. We invite dynamic nurse educators to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position and join us in shaping the future of nursing in California's Central Valley and beyond.

The individual selected for this position may teach across all programs within the School of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical courses, while also engaging in research, creative activities, and service to the University, all essential for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in nursing, at least one year's clinical experience as an RN in direct patient care within the last five years, and one year's experience teaching nursing or a course that included practice in teaching nursing. Eligible for RN licensure in California and meet health policies and other requirements imposed by clinical agencies. Ability to teach across the curriculum.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. or DNP in nursing or related area from an accredited program, and a BSN or MSN if a doctoral degree is not in nursing. Experience with teaching in an online mode, laboratory simulation instruction, successful research, publications, and/or experience in outcomes assessment and/or service learning. Evidence of potential to produce scholarly work.

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 research description; professional curriculum vitae that includes 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, Committee Chair, School of Nursing, College of Science, California State University, Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock, CA. Screening of completed application files will begin September 2026. The position will remain open until filled. This appointment begins on August 19, 2027.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $7331-$7481 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

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 diverse and inclusive culture – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members.

94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No.

1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran…