Academic and Program Leadership Positions College of Nursing

Samuelmerritt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative faculty culture

Opportunities for interprofessional teaching

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in California seeks academic and program leaders for its College of Nursing. The roles involve providing leadership for nursing programs while fostering a collaborative and student-centered faculty culture.

Qualified candidates will hold a graduate degree in nursing and have active California RN licensure. The university emphasizes health equity and offers competitive salaries, potentially reaching up to $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree in nursing (doctoral degree preferred).
• Active or eligible California RN licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and health equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing programs or academic initiatives.
• Support faculty development, curriculum quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Advance enrollment growth, student outcomes, and workforce-aligned programming.

Job description

Academic and Program Leadership Positions College of NursingSkip to main content# SMU CareersAcademic and Program Leadership Positions College of Nursing page is loaded## Academic and Program Leadership Positions College of NursingApplylocations: Oakland Campus: Sacramento Campus: Fresno Campus: SF Peninsula Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101402# **Description:**## Job Description Summary:Samuel Merritt University Multiple Openings | All specialty areas Locations: Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and Foster City (CA). About Samuel Merritt University Samuel Merritt University (SMU) is a private, non-profit health sciences university dedicated to educating compassionate, skilled, and culturally responsive health professionals who serve diverse and underserved communities. With campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and Foster City, SMU is deeply embedded in California’s healthcare ecosystem and committed to health equity, interprofessional education, clinical excellence, and workforce development. Position Overview The College of Nursing invites applications for exceptional academic and program leaders to support strategic growth. This initiative reflects the University’s priorities related to enrollment growth, program excellence, community-engaged practice, and preparation of the nursing workforce needed to serve California’s diverse populations. Appointments may be made at the assistant, associate, or full professor level depending on qualifications and institutional needs. Positions may be based at any SMU campus, with opportunities for collaboration across locations.# Duties and Responsibilities:**Areas of Appointment****Academic & Program Leadership Roles***(e.g., Program Directors, Associate/Assistant Deans, Specialty Track Leads)***Primary Responsibilities*** Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing programs or academic initiatives* Support faculty development, curriculum quality, and regulatory compliance* Advance enrollment growth, student outcomes, and workforce-aligned programming* Strengthen partnerships with clinical affiliates, health systems, and community organizations* Foster a culture of collaboration, equity, innovation, and continuous improvement**Preferred Expertise*** Demonstrated academic, clinical, or administrative leadership experience* Experience with accreditation (e.g., CCNE), assessment, and program evaluation* Strong communication, organizational, and change-management skills**Minimum Required Qualifications (All Positions)*** Earned graduate degree in nursing (doctoral degree preferred)* Active or eligible **California RN licensure*** Evidence of effective teaching, clinical excellence, scholarship, and/or leadership, as appropriate to role* Demonstrated commitment to **inclusive excellence and health equity*** Ability to work effectively in an urban, multi-campus, mission-driven academic environment**Why Join Samuel Merritt University?*** Deep commitment to **health equity and serving underserved communities*** Strong clinical partnerships across Northern and Central California* Collaborative, student-centered faculty culture* Opportunities for interprofessional teaching, practice, and scholarship* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package**Application Process**Applicants should submit:* Cover letter identifying area(s) of interest (pre-licensure, post-licensure, leadership) and preferred campus location(s).* Curriculum vitae* Statement of teaching philosophy and/or leadership approachThe annual salary for Academic and Program Leadership positions is determined based on the scope of the role, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors. Depending on the position and candidate qualifications, salaries may range up to $160,000.### Employee Status:Regular### Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)### Time Type:Full time### Job Shift:**Pay Range:**The annual salary for Academic and Program Leadership positions is determined based on the scope of the role, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors.Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.