Assistant Professor of Nursing; FNP

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Assistant Professor of Nursing:
The School of Nursing invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The person appointed will teach in either the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the Masters of Science in Nursing:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration. Primary duties include teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses. Effective teaching, research, creative activities, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. The position is contingent upon available funding. Applicant must be a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner.

• Teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in the BSN and FNP programs.
• Develop and revise curriculum, assessments, and teaching materials.
• Engage in research, creative scholarship, and service activities to support program and university goals.

• Master’s of Science in nursing.
• Current California RN license and California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License.
• Current national Nurse Practitioner Certification and American Health Association Basic Life Support Health Provider Certification.
• Minimum of two years of instructional experience.
• Minimum of two years of full‑time practice as a nurse practitioner.
• Knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methods, curriculum development, and evaluation, or willingness to acquire these skills within the first year.

• Doctoral degree.

Submit a complete application that includes:

• Application letter addressing the position and qualifications.
• Unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Evidence of teaching proficiency.
• Sample of research.
• Professional CV with contact information for three references.

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of applications will begin on April 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $7,331–$7,481 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).

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 committed to diversity and inclusion and recognizes over 10 nationally accredited programs with 662 faculty members. The College of Science hosts the School of Nursing, which offers undergraduate, master’s, post‑graduate, and doctoral programs.

CUStan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employees must verify identity and employment eligibility. The university is not currently sponsoring H‑1B visas.

Dr. Jennifer Peltier, Search Committee Chair
School of Nursing, College of Science
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, Turlock, CA
Email: jpeltier
Department Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./nursing