Department of Nursing Assistant Professor

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains the university serves approximately 19000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups 80 percent are first-generation and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus please visit theCSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Nursing at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications from those seeking a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Nursing (DON) for the start of the academic year 2026-2027. DON anticipates to hire multiple assistant professors during this search.

The DON is seeking visionary candidates who will contribute to our campus community through teaching research professional activities & service and help achieve the mission and goals of the Department College and University in a multicultural community. The successful candidates will also have job skills experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that lead to the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the responsibilities of a full-time academic role in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses including teaching theory in various modes (e.g. in-person and online instruction hybrid course delivery) teaching clinical nursing courses informed by evidence-based practice and leading a group of faculty on both San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. Responsibilities include participation in department and university committees scholarship advising and other contributions to student success program evaluation and accreditation reporting and community and professional service.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively and collaboratively 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 it must be from a program accredited by a nursing education accrediting organization by the first day of appointment in Fall 2026.
• 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 and collaboratively with a culturally diverse campus community and contribute to a positive work environment with colleagues staff students and others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in hand by time of appointment
• Department enter

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 well-being CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Nursing (DON) at California State University San Bernardino is committed to continuing to build a diverse faculty staff and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. The DON offers courses in undergraduate and graduate programs on two campuses (San Bernardino and Palm Desert) that are predominantly face-to-face for pre-licensure BSN students and in a hybrid format for registered nurse and MSN and DNP students. It also offers several concurrent enrollment programs with partnering community colleges and RN-to-BSN programs. The DON has an enrollment of approximately 400 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. Degree programs include BSN (prelicensure and RN to BSN) and MSN with specialty options as Nurse Educator Population Health for Clinical Leaders and Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing. The DON is actively developing a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus to meet the healthcare needs of the San Bernardino and surrounding communities. The first cohort of DNP students are expected to start in Fall 2026.

For more information on the Department of Nursing visit more information regarding the position please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Renee Chastain

Department Chair

Dr. Pinthusorn Pattayakorn

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   1. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   2. A statement of your research experience/plans
3. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
7. 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 January 30 2026 and 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:

Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor (Range 3) - $6221 $13224

Associate Professor (Range 4) - $6825 $14523

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 two-year 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: