COLLEGE: Health and Human Services

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing

POSITION TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Community Health / Leadership Nursing

DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE 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 healthcare system. The SoN and faculty serve approximately 320 prelicensure undergraduate students 225 RN/ADNBSN students and 115 graduate students annually. We have one of the largest School Nurse Programs in the state. Our NCLEX pass rates are consistently in the high 90s. 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:

Caring Integrity Advocacy Collaboration Inclusion Equity Leadership

POSITION DETAILS:

The position will be hired at the Assistant or Associate Professor rankdependent on education and experience. The classification annual salary range for this position is $74652$174276; the anticipated annual starting salary is $90000 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 systemwide ranges qualifications and professional experience.

We offer a comprehensive pension and benefits package. Faculty teach two 16week semesters and have approximately one month off between semesters (late December/January) and the summer months off (June to late August). Summer teaching sessions may be offered but are not required.

The School of Nursing encourages applicants who are transitioning from nonacademic 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 in order to apply.

Faculty teach in their specialty and across the programs as appropriate. Many courses in the School are team taught.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and awardee of the Seal of Excelencia certification Sacramento State is hiring a cohort of faculty who will support our commitment to Latinx/e student success during the 202425 tenuretrack hiring cycle. We are looking for teachers/scholars who have an established commitment to teaching research and/or service in and with the Latinx/e community. Successful candidates will have demonstrated two or more of the four Latinx/e Student Success Cohort Hire criteria (see Required Qualifications below).

JOB DUTIES:

Duties will include:

(1) Classroom management and instruction in the specialty area Community Health / Leadership nursing

(2) Direct supervision of students in community and agencybased settings

(3) Participation in course and program curriculum revision and development ensuring access and inclusion towards academic excellence and multiple approaches to learning are core

(4) Team teaching including organizational abilities required for leading lecture and clinical courses

(5) Effective and clear communication with diverse groups of faculty students staff and clients

(6) Student advising within the major

(7) Engaging in scholarly and creative activities; Advanced Professional/Clinical Certification Achievements

(8) Serving on School College and University committees; assist with Nursing school licensing and accreditation

(9) Providing service to the community of Sacramento and the professional community at large.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

For appointment to an Academic Tenure Track position a terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a Masters degree in Nursing and a terminal degree in a related discipline is required. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. If ABD candidate will be required to complete the doctoral degree by August 2026.

For appointment to a Clinical Tenure Track position Masters degree in nursing or bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited program with a masters degree in a healthrelated field. Position conversion to an academic tenure track may be requested if a doctoral degree is subsequently completed. This rank is also appropriate for someone with a terminal degree not interested in rigorous scholarship.

Special Knowledge and Abilities and Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research teaching and/or service.

Community health nursing content both clinical and didactic at the bachelors or masters level.

Eligible for licensure by California Board of Registered Nursing. Licensure must be granted prior to the start of employment.

Demonstrated commitment or ability to work with diverse populations and integrate diversity issues into the curriculum

Minimum 1year cumulative recent clinical and/or teaching experience in Community health / leadership nursing in the last 5 years.

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience as an RN.

Evidence of continuing education in content and/or clinical appropriate to the area of practice.

Latinx/e Student Success Cohort criteria (demonstrate two or more of the following):

• Excellence in teaching Latinx/e students;
• Effective service (e.g. advising mentoring) to Latinx/e students;
• Research scholarship and/or creative artistic expression focused on the Latinx/e community;
• Knowledge (professional background and/or training experiences) that advances our institutional commitment to Latinx/e student success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

An earned doctorate in Nursing.

Special Knowledge and Abilities and Experience:

Graduate preparation in community health and/or nursing leadership

Graduate preparation/coursework in curriculum development and instruction that is global in perspective

Ability to choose and implement technologies for enhancing student learning; can teach from multiple theoretical and disciplinary approaches to a diverse audience

Training in online teaching that centers accessibility and leverages the skills of all learners (e.g. Quality Matters Quality Assurance or certificates)

Experience with simulation technology

Demonstrated commitment or ability to collaborate with faculty students and campus community on a variety of community/academic projects and in creating inclusive classrooms

Experience with or knowledge of a variety of teaching methods curricular perspectives and/or assessment practices that support course learning outcomes and promote student success by meeting diverse student needs (adeptness at designing inclusive course content)

Ability to teach large classes

Minimum 3 years cumulative clinical and/or teaching experience in Community Health nursing in the last 5 years

Minimum 1year experience in a leadership role and/or teaching leadership content

Experience with effective diverse assessment practices that support course learning outcomes and promote student success

Community health and/or leadershiprelated credentials and/or certifications (i.e. PHN school nurse credential CNL NEBC etc.)

A record of scholarly activities; particularly if applying for the Academic Tenure Track

Active involvement in professional and community organizations

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin November 12 2024 and the position will remain open until from underrepresented and/or minoritized groups in (academic field) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Cover letter should address the required and preferred qualifications. It can include a statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests. Additionally briefly address your ability to meet two or more of the Latinx/e Student Success Cohort criteria (see Required Qualifications above) to be expanded upon in the Diversity Statement and additional documents as appropriate as listed below.
• Current curriculum vita (CV)/resume
• Diversity statement should address equity and inclusion in teaching and demonstrate a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching and mentoring. Be sure to expand on your ability to meet two or more of the Latinx/e Student Success Cohort criteria (see Required Qualifications above) as mentioned in your cover letter.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position.
• Separate documents may be uploaded in the respective spaces under Optional Documents.
  • Evidence of continuing education in content and/or clinical appropriate to the area of practice may be provided in list format.
  • Evidence of coursework within Community Health (required)
  • Evidence of coursework related to leadership (preferred)

When providing references please use professional references ONLY.

Professional portfolio will be required if invited for an interview. The Portfolio should present materials that are pertinent to teaching or to clinical practice. The Portfolio evidences logical organization and if varied contains tabs or an index; reflects knowledge of the subject matter that was current at the time at which the item in the portfolio was prepared; is actually a portfolio as opposed to a scrapbook or journal. For instructional material it is inclusive of the steps of a lesson plan or of modern educational practice in nursing for instance learning objectives course script PowerPoint outlines lecture notes exam questions discussion board questions term paper descriptions class participation objectives inclass activities grading rubrics film/video content coherence with external body expectations such as NCLEX sample items. For clinical exemplars it maintains confidentiality and anonymity.

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:

In the School of Nursing many technologies are used. All courses contain an online component and some lecture courses are entirely webbased. Quality Matters or similar certification encouraged. Applicants must be able to use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students. Because clinical placement is variable direct supervision of students in the community or an agency setting may occur at any time of the day and on any day of the week. Clinical shifts may exceed eight hours. Applicants should be prepared to have teaching assignments or committee commitments four or five days a week.

If selected for the position candidates must complete and pass clinical agency onboarding requirements which include training immunizations a background screen and drug test. Failure to complete all onboarding will affect teaching assignments within the School of Nursing.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from theState Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Under the Clery Act this positionmaybe designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

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

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Out of State Employment

Per CSUwide policy (HR202104) all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is inperson.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is a sponsoring agency (i.e. H1B Visa).