Department of Nursing - Assistant Professor

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20000 students of which 81 are firstgeneration college students and graduates about 5000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 fulltime faculty and offers 48 undergraduate 35 graduate and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB diversity equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences backgrounds and insights we inspire innovation challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSBs commitment to hire develop and retain a diverse faculty we offer a variety of networking mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification which recognizes CSUSBs ongoing commitment to servicelearning a highimpact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

JOB SUMMARY

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Have an earned PhD in Nursing a DNS or a DNP from a regionally accredited university and if a DNP from a program accredited by a nursing education accrediting organization by the first day of appointment in Fall 2025.
• Hold an active and unrestricted California RN license or be eligible for that license and have been approved or be eligible for faculty approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) at the time of appointment in one or more of the five following nursing specialties: Psych/Mental Health Medical Surgical Geriatrics Obstetrical Nursing or Pediatric Nursing.
• For candidates who are Nurse Practitioners hold current national certification and hold an active and unrestricted California APRN licensure or be eligible for that licensure.
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse campus community and contribute to a positive work environment with colleagues staff students and others.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of successful teaching and evaluation of students from diverse populations socioeconomic cultural and academic backgrounds.
• Documented evidence of a scholarship/research focus area.
• Record of professional/academic service in program and/or committee leadership.
• Experience in program assessment evaluation and regulatory/accreditation documentation.
• Certification as a Nurse Educator
• Applicants from all nursing specialties will be considered; of note special consideration will be given to candidates who are certified Family Nurse Practitioners or with graduate preparation and a clinical practice background in Obstetrical or Pediatric Nursing.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and wellbeing CSUSB is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy

b. A statement of your research experience/plans

1. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
3. Reference List names telephone numbers and email addresses of three 3 referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
4. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
5. Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity equity and inclusion and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University San Bernardino (maximum 1000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin March 15 2025and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit hyperlink at:

is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor (Range 3 $6221 $13224

Associate Professor (Range 4 $6825 $14253

Professor (Range 5 $8593 $15211

CSU Salary Schedule: background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a twoyear basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: