Nursing Tenure Track Faculty
Company: Sonoma State University
Location: Sonoma
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job no: #520846
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty
- Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty
Association
Department of Nursing
(Tenure-Track) Assistant or Associate Professor
Starting August 2023
Our Commitment
Guided by our core values of diversity, sustainability, community
engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University offers an
exceptional educational experience that fosters intellectual,
social, and personal growth. Sonoma State University is a public
liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the
Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California,
we are committed to preparing students for a life of active
citizenship and public service. Sonoma State University has a
vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that
fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in
which students are actively engaged. Faculty members provide
mentorship and a seep and sustained student -teacher interaction,
incorporate High Impact Practices, and explore a breadth of
knowledge by fostering creativity, critical thinking,
collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We
strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus
environment. Members of the University community are expected to
work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse
ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are fully
committed to the rights of students, staff, and faculty with
disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
SSU is especially interested in candidates who make contributions
to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence in teaching,
scholarship, and service.
The University
Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in
Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The
campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and
access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and
recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, Sonoma State
University is one of the 23 campuses of the California State
University System. As members of the largest public higher
educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high
quality education to more than 9,000 students. Sonoma State
University is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution committed
to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ
faculty and staff reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of
the region and state.
Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to
engage in service to the department, school, and community. Sonoma
State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an
emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research. Faculty are
also encouraged to participate in our distinctive, high-impact
Freshman and Sophomore year programs and to foster our commitment
to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching,
advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to
review the University's Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Policy.
Aligned with the California Faculty Association Collective
Bargaining Agreement, during the first 2 years of the probationary
period the instructional assignment will be reduced by 2 courses
per academic year. All faculty are required to have the ability to
work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The Department
As we embark on our 50th year educating nurses in this community,
we are proud to be acknowledged in the top 10 Nursing programs in
the country. The Department offers a variety of programs, fully
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
and approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
(BRN). These include a traditional pre-licensure BSN,
post-licensure BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-MSN and post-master's
FNP Certificate program, requiring a full spectrum of teaching
content and expertise across multiple modalities. Students are
educated to practice in a variety of settings including community
health agencies, advanced practice settings, and acute care
settings, with focus on underserved communities. Active community
partnerships support consistent clinical rotation sites for
students, and offer additional service-learning opportunities,
yielding mutually beneficial experiences for agency, student, and
faculty.
Department core values include: providing a foundation for lifelong
learning, practicing nursing with a broad cultural perspective,
developing professional leadership and active citizenship. We
foster flexibility and resilience for a career in nursing within a
dynamic world, and aim to contribute to the health and well-being
of a community within a perspective of the world at large.
A small and dedicated team of professionals, the Nursing faculty
have co-created a collegial and collaborative culture where
individuals are invited and expected to contribute in the
identification and achievement of department goals and activities.
With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity, curriculum and
policies are frequently reviewed and updated to reflect a strong
social justice lens. Faculty are supported to develop skills in
working across all teaching modalities from clinical and laboratory
settings, to lecture and student engagement in both face-to-face
and online settings. Opportunities for leadership and growth among
faculty are available in a variety of areas, and mentoring is
actively offered and encouraged.
Duties of the Position
The individual(s) chosen for the position will teach in the
undergraduate and/or the graduate program.
The clinical emphasis for the undergraduate program will be in at
least one of the following BRN approved content areas:
Medical/Surgical, Geriatric, Pediatric, Maternal Child and/or
Mental Health Nursing. Due to the structure of the department,
flexibility and experience in more than one specialty, or knowledge
and expertise in additional content areas is preferred. If a second
area is currently not met at time of hire the successful
candidate(s) will be mentored for a second content area within the
first year of hire.
Teaching in the graduate program will require expertise in
pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical
assessment, policy, and/or research based in primary care. Teaching
across all curriculum will require a commitment to diversity,
equity and inclusion.
The typical teaching load is 12 units total per semester. Newly
hired Assistant or Associate Professors have a reduced unit load
reflecting nine (9) units of teaching per semester during the first
two (2) years. All program courses and descriptions may be found on
the nursing website and 2022-2023 SSU course catalog.
Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including
face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant
will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or
on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The
successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning
management systems as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with
the evaluation of students and curriculum development in
undergraduate and graduate education.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that
reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty
is expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical
competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and
all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional
qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar
model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate
and graduate research.
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to
engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program
assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on
campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a
member of the Sonoma State Department of Nursing team. Faculty are
expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching
assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as
well as offering evidence-based information across the curriculum
through professional development and/or practice as required.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success
of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges,
encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end,
the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and
collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join
faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's
shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic
engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Professional Qualifications
Seeking a candidate to teach in either the undergraduate or
graduate curriculum. Each candidate must meet the qualifications of
the respective program. To be recommended for appointment, the
candidate must have:
Required for all candidates:
Current unencumbered Registered Nursing License in California
MSN in nursing
Doctorate in Nursing or related field (completion by time of
appointment in August 2023)
Required for candidates applying to teach in the BSN program:
Clinical recency that fulfills California Board of Nursing
requirements as outlined in section 1425 of the California Code of
Regulations.
Required for candidates applying to teach in the FNP program:
Current unencumbered NP license in CA plus AANP or ANCC
Certification for application to teach in FNP program only.
Required for all candidates:
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have an
earned doctorate by time of appointment as a DNP, DNSc, EdD, or PhD
in nursing or related health field; evidence of completion at time
of hire (August 18, 2023) required; a Master's degree in Nursing;
possession of, or eligibility to apply for, an active, unencumbered
California RN license; current clinical experience commensurate
with academic responsibilities; evidence of satisfactory teaching
experience in academic nursing curriculum; and experience working
with diverse student populations.
To be recommended for advanced rank the successful candidate must
provide evidence that they meet criteria based on the Department
Standards, including a substantial record of teaching in higher
education, scholarship, and service commensurate with the faculty
role described within the university and the Department
Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion criteria listed
(http://academicaffairs.sonoma.edu/faculty-affairs/tenured-faculty/re-appointment-tenure-promotion).
To be recommended for tenure, the candidate must demonstrate
satisfactory performance in these areas: teaching effectiveness;
scholarship, research, creative achievement; service to the
University; and service to the community. Although tenure may be
granted at any time, contract provisions specify "the normal period
of probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time
probationary service and credited service, if any. Any deviation
from the normal six (6) year probationary period shall be the
decision of the President following his/her consideration of
recommendations from the department or equivalent unit and
appropriate administrator(s)." Tenure is required for promotion
above the level of Associate Professor.
Rank, Salary, and Benefits
Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional
experience. The rank for this position is Assistant or Associate.
The salary for an Assistant Professor is: $92,820. The salary for
an Associate Professor is: $102,123.
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Required* Application Materials
Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma
State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work
in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon
presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity
and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the
Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a
criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any
candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
Application Deadline
Applications received by November 30, 2022 will be given full
consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Search Committee Chair: Dr. Krista Altaker
Email: krista.altaker@sonoma.edu
Questions concerning the application process may be directed
to:
Academic Personnel Department
facultysearch@sonoma.edu
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu)
to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation
during the hiring process.
Other Information
The university 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 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.
Visitors to Sonoma State University are required to do a Wellness
Self-Screening. For more information on this, please see our
COVID-19 Safety Protocols, under the heading Wellness
Self-Screening.
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