Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Position: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Type: Tenure-Track, Full-Time Academic
Year: 2027-28 Available: Fall 2027

Location: Department of Nursing

College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Dr. Heidi He

Search and Screening Committee Chair, Department of Nursing

hhe@csub.edu

661-654-3112

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will
be given to complete applications submitted by January
20th, 2027. 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 Bakersfield's service area
covers nearly 25,000 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 approximately 9,400 undergraduate
students and 1,350 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 Schools in the West and #21 in
Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World
Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of
America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in
Master's Universities, #17 in
Best Bang for the Buck: West, and #44 in
Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington
Monthly, 2025), #4 in California
Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in
Social Mobility
Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic
Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50
Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University
HQ, 2025).

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 College of Natural
Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) houses eight
departments including Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer
& Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Geological Sciences,
Mathematics, Nursing, Physics and Engineering, and Public Health.
NSME prepares students to become skilled professionals and leaders
in STEM and healthcare through transformative degree programs,
cutting-edge research, personalized education and hands-on
experiences provided by caring, dedicated faculty and staff. The
College is 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, RN-BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse
Practitioner (DNP-FNP), and Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor
of Nursing Practice (MSN-DNP) programs.

Admissions standards and ranking criteria for each program are
established by the Undergraduate or Graduate Program Committee, and
cohorts are composed of the highest-ranking candidates. Graduates
of the Traditional BSN and RN-BSN programs provide a strong pool of
applicants for admission to the DNP programs. In addition, the
former MSN-FNP program contributed to the preparation of advanced
practice nurses, further strengthening the department's legacy of
graduate-level workforce development.

The CSUB BSN programs are approved by the California Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The DNP program is approved by
the university and is currently seeking initial CCNE accreditation,
with an accreditation review anticipated in Fall 2026.

Position Description and Duties: We are seeking a
dynamic nursing faculty member for one tenure-track Assistant
Professor position. This position is open to candidates with
expertise in Maternal-Child, Gerontological, or Community
Health Nursing. The position will include the following
responsibilities:

• Teaching face-to-face didactic, clinical, and simulation

courses, including participation in simulation-based education
conducted in accordance with The International Nursing Association
of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards.

• Planning and supervising clinical nursing experiences for

students.

• Collaborating with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate

the nursing curriculum.

• Providing academic advising to nursing students.
• Participating in department, university, and community

committee activities.

• Initiating and participating in professional and scholarly

activities within the candidate's area of expertise.

• Integrating technology into the academic learning

environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold an active, unencumbered, unrestricted California

license to practice as a professional registered nurse, with no
pending or imposed disciplinary action.

• A master's degree in nursing or a related field from a

nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution at the
time of appointment.

• A minimum of one year of teaching experience in a clinical area

within a baccalaureate or higher-degree nursing program.

• At least two years of full-time clinical

experience within the past five years in maternal-child,
gerontological, or community health nursing.

• California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification is required

for community health nursing faculty.

• Eligibility for approval as a nursing instructor by the

California Board of Registered Nursing.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse

socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including
first-generation college students.

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and

experience.

• Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $98,000.

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

Application Process: Please apply online at the
CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/).
Submitted materials should include the following:

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications,

and recent experience

• Evidence of holding an active, unencumbered, unrestricted

California license to practice as a professional registered nurse,
with no pending or imposed disciplinary action.

• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Three current professional references with names and contact

information. References will not be contacted without prior
notification to applicants.

• 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.

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 was
conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will
be required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years,
only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
application process must sign a release form that authorizes the
release of information by the applicant's current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

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 $100,000 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. For
candidates already in the United States who hold a valid
nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), CSU Bakersfield may
consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the
$100,000 fee does not apply.

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.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our
Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also
includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol
and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault,
and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is
maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department
of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by
contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at
(661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement: All university programs and
activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in
education and employment without unlawful discrimination or
preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or
national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring
that every student and employee has access to the resources and
support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment
and in their communities.

CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the
California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition
209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many
perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an
inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We
cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging
to support educational excellence and student success. Through
academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty
initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful
engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education
institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering
individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive
curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student
mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence
is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal
opportunity for all.

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