Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

School of Nursing
College of
Health and Human Development
Assistant
Professor
Fall 2027

The School of Nursing at California State University, Fullerton,
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in Nursing (Nursing Generalist), with an appointment
beginning in August 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) 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. CSUF 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.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
We seek a nurse educator and
scholar committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
service who can contribute across the School of Nursing's
undergraduate and graduate programs. CSUF nursing faculty integrate
clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and scholarly inquiry
into classroom, clinical, simulation, laboratory, hybrid, and
online learning. The successful candidate will be able to teach
broadly across the BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Master's Certificate, and
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, as appropriate to
qualifications, program needs, and California Board of Registered
Nursing requirements.

Primary responsibilities include teaching and assessing nursing
students; supervising clinical learning; designing and evaluating
curriculum aligned with the AACN Essentials, BRN regulations, and
CCNE standards; advising and mentoring students; engaging in
accreditation and program assessment; participating in faculty
governance; and contributing to professional and community
partnerships.

The faculty member will develop and sustain an active program of
scholarship commensurate with tenure and promotion expectations,
including peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations,
grant development, and dissemination of nursing research,
evidence-based practice, educational innovation, or related
scholarly work. The faculty member is expected to balance teaching,
scholarship, and service and participate in the broader university
and nursing communities.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a closely related

doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the appointment
date; a PhD in Nursing is preferred.

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license or eligibility

for California RN licensure before employment; must meet applicable
California BRN nursing faculty requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence or strong potential

in undergraduate nursing teaching, with ability to teach across
multiple areas of undergraduate and graduate nursing
curricula.

• Strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the

level of appointment and evidence of an active, focused program of
scholarship.

• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and ability

to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Demonstrated potential to integrate instructional technology

effectively and support student learning in varied educational
settings.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students

from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in CCNE-accredited undergraduate and

graduate nursing programs.

• Clinical expertise in specialty areas that complement School of

Nursing instructional needs, including medical-surgical or mental
health nursing.

• Experience with simulation, competency-based education,

online/hybrid teaching, and curriculum development.

• Peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, and

experience pursuing or obtaining internal or external grants.

• Experience mentoring graduate students, including DNP scholarly

or evidence-based practice projects.

• National specialty certification; leadership, accreditation,

assessment, and continuous quality-improvement experience.

• Experience working collaboratively with healthcare agencies and

community organizations.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic
submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position #
563214, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review).

• Copy of RN license and applicable professional

certifications.

• Research/scholarship statement describing scholarly

accomplishments and future agenda.

• Teaching statement.
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words).

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Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes
the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving
organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's
a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all
aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to
recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is
not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring
that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive
and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

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Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the
rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern
California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a
faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the
following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and
understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• List of three references with relevant contact

information.

• Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents

submit a confidential letter of recommendation. Referents will
receive instructions by email through the application system.
Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked for additional
materials, such as scholarly articles or portfolios.

Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Sadeeka
Al-Majid, Director, School of Nursing, at sal-majid@fullerton.edu.

Application Deadline
To be assured full
consideration, all application materials must be received by
November 29, 2026. The anticipated appointment
date is August 2027. The position will remain open until
filled.

The College and School
The College of
Health and Human Development provides exemplary education,
research, scholarship, and community engagement focused on
improving health and human well-being. For nearly fifty years, the
School of Nursing has prepared nursing leaders through
evidence-based practice, innovation, and compassionate care. The
School offers BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Master's Certificate, and DNP
programs and maintains partnerships with healthcare organizations
throughout Southern California.

Compensation
The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $7,880.00 to $8,038.00 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B
petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to
the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on
September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful
nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf
to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee.
For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an
individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status
holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California.

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 7 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 also 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/563214/assistant-professor-of-nursing
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