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Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Company: California State University, Northridge

More about California State University, Northridge:

California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-ethnic population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 35,000 students (27,000 FTEs) from diverse ethnic backgrounds, served by 4,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 70 degree programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 1 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/police/clery-report-2009.pdf. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.

The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, sexual expression, gender, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Pay:
Commensurate with Background and experience

Location

Job Description:

Qualifications:
The Nursing Department at California State University Northridge invites applications for a tenure track position in its expanding nursing program. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in nursing and an earned doctorate in nursing or in a related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed the doctorate before the time of appointment (August 22 2012). Clinical experience of two or more years within the last five years is required. Evidence of teaching competency in upper division baccalaureate and/or in graduate nursing education, evidence of scholarship/research activities and a valid and active California Registered Nurse License are required. Candidates must also be qualified or eligible for California Board of Registered Nursing approval to teach in both didactic and clinical supervision settings and with clinical competency in one or more specialties as defined by the California BRN (i.e., medical-surgical, pediatrics, OB/Gyn, psych/mental health, geriatrics). Applicant must have physical ability with or without accommodation to teach in clinical settings, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and to mentoring a diverse student population. Experience with on-line teaching and instructional technology is highly desirable.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach in the nursing program in the Department of Nursing and participate in the review of curriculum and of Department policies and procedures as appropriate. Candidates must be available to teach or supervise students in clinical settings on weekdays, and possible weekends. Responsibilities will also include student advisement, admissions, implementation of policies/procedures, activities that support instruction, and assisting in program evaluation and accreditation. In addition, the appointee will be responsible for demonstration of appropriate scholarship, professional activity, and service to the University and community.. For purposes of reappointment, emphasis will be placed on teaching effectiveness, scholarship and contributions to the field, and service to the University and community.

Application Deadline:
Applications may be submitted immediately; screening will begin on January 23, 2012. Priority will be given to applications received by screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, documentation of teaching competence, and three current letters of recommendation, and the names and contact information and written permission to contact these three professional references.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Marianne Hattar-Pollara RN, DNSc, FAAN
Chair of Department of Nursing
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8327

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