AssistantAssociate Professor of Nursing

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics or Gerontology)

Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026

Location: Department of Nursing

College of Natural Sciences Mathematics and Engineering

California State University Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway RNC 29

Bakersfield CA 93311-1099

Contact:Dr. Maria Rubolino-Gallego

Search and Screening Committee Chair

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted February 23 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield founded in 1970 is a regional comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfields service area covers nearly 25000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment economic development and quality of life within the region. The campus serves 9800 undergraduate students and 1750 graduate credential and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report 2025) #17 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #8 in Best Masters University (Washington Monthly 2025) #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way 2024) and #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation 2024).

Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Nursing within the College of Natural Sciences Mathematics and Engineering (NSME) at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty staff and student body.

College Information: The Department of Nursing within the Division of College of Natural Sciences Mathematics and Engineering (NSME) at CSUB committed to serving the local community being leaders in innovation applying knowledge to real-world situations and providing a supportive learning environment where our students thrive and grow.

Department Information: The CSU Bakersfield (CSUB) Department of Nursing offers four Nursing programs: the Traditional BSN Program the RN-BSN Program the Doctor of Nursing Program/Family Nursing Practitioner (DNP/FNP) degree and the Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Program (MSN/DNP). At CSUB admissions standards and ranking criteria for the Traditional BSN RN-BSN DNP/FNP and MSN/DNP Programs are established by the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Committees (UPC/GPC) and cohorts are comprised of the top-ranking candidates. Graduates of the Traditional BSN and RN/BSN programs have provided a strong pool of candidates for admission to the DNP/FNP addition the former MSN/FNP program contributed to the preparation of MSN/DNP-prepared advanced practice nurses further strengthening the programs legacy of graduate-level workforce development. The BSN programs at CSUB are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is approved by the University and is currently in the process of seeking CCNE accreditation with an accreditation review anticipated in Fall 2026.

Position Description and Duties: We are seeking a dynamic nursing faculty member for a nursing tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level (depending on qualifications). This opportunity is for Pediatrics or Gerontology. The position will include:

• Teach face-to-face didactic and clinical/simulation courses with participation in simulation-based education conducted in accordance with INACSL standards.
• Planning and supervising clinical nursing experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Collaborating with faculty in developing implementing and evaluating the nursing curriculum
• Advising undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Participating in department campus-wide and community committee work
• Initiating and participating in professional and scholarly activities in his/her content field of expertise
• Teaching using technology in the academic setting

Candidates qualifications who do not match those listed should submit an explanation up to one page addressing that issue specifically.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic cultural and academic backgrounds including first-generation students
• Masters degree in Nursing or related field from a nationally recognized regionally accredited school at time of appointment
• Meet the requirements for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in clinical area in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program
• At least one year full-time clinical experience (within the last five years) in one pediatrics or gerontology
• Eligible to hold an active unencumbered unrestricted with no disciplinary action pending or imposed license to practice as a professional nurse in California
• Eligible for approval as a Nursing Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Possess the health qualifications to teach students in the clinical setting

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant or Associate Professor; rank and salary based on qualifications and experience
• Anticipated annual salary range $74652 - $110000

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

Application:

• Cover letter describing interest in position qualifications for teaching and research recent experience and your teaching philosophy
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts
• A copy of California nursing license(s)
• Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
• Three letters of recommendation from professional sources (e.g. supervisors academic or clinical leaders) written within the past 6 months.
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a statement describing your contribution to diversity equity and inclusion through your teaching scholarly activities and/or service.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and 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 CSU employee who is conditionally offered the position.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which 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.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Mandated Reporter: 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. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination harassment sexual misconduct or exploitation dating or domestic violence stalking and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

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