Assistant Professor OBGYN

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: Nursing The Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications experience and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100000 - $150000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 2026

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing (TVFSON) at San José State University seeks a qualified candidate with any of the following specialties including Obstetric Nursing expertise for a full-time tenure-track position. The candidate will be qualified to teach in the variety of programs (BSN RN-BSN CEP MSN FNP and DNP) offered within the department. During the application and interview process candidates are encouraged to highlight their specialties and topics of passion as TVFSON believes that enthusiasm fuels engagement for both educators and students.

We are very proud of our reputation in the community and the type of new graduates we matriculate in the nursing workforce. We offer seven different programs including a nationally recognized Wound and Ostomy program and several pathways of entry to our bachelors programs. We support our students with significant scholarships from our many donors and are engaged in the community at large.

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing and San José State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research teaching and service. We enroll nearly 40000 students many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant addition we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive empowering spaces for mutual learning skill-building and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty staff students alumni and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU communityparticularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

Key Responsibilities

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g. Data Security FERPA Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Title IX Health and Safety).

Application Procedure
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Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valleys Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley one of the most innovative regions in the world San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution San José State is an essential partner in the technological economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research world-class scholarship student-centered learning diverse communities and commitment to social justice allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

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