Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching in Nursing

University of California, Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis invites applications for full-time Academic Senate faculty in the Professor of Teaching series at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching in Nursing. The appointee will teach a full load of 12–15 units per year and mentor graduate students across our doctoral or professional programs.

While candidates may telework per policy, the position requires on-site engagement in Sacramento with students, faculty, staff, and campus

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in nursing (or equivalent international degree) required.
• Active California RN license or eligibility by the date of appointment.
• At least five years of teaching experience in a research-intensive university or equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12–15 units per year across the schoole2fs doctoral or professional graduate programs.
• Mentor PhD students, including service on qualifying exams and dissertation committees.
• Lead or participate in Doctor of Nursing Practice projects and supervise student work.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching

Mentoring graduate students

Scholarly activity

Program leadership

Education

PhD or EdD in nursing

Job description

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks applications for full-time Academic Senate faculty in the Professor of Teaching series at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching in Nursing. Professor of Teaching faculty are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on instructional and curriculum design in nursing and on scholarly activity in nursing science and or emerging pedagogies. We invite applications from educators who will advance the school’s graduate education and research mission through excellence and innovation in nursing pedagogy.

This position is located in Sacramento, California. While eligible for telework in accordance with University policy and operational needs, the successful candidate is expected to work primarily on-site and actively participate in the academic life of the department through regular in-person engagement with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners

The appointee is expected to teach a full load of courses in accordance with the SON Faculty Teaching Guidelines which is 12-15 units of courses or seminars per year in the School of Nursing’s doctoral or professional graduate programs. Mentoring of graduate students is required. Also remain in compliance with the requirements for Faculty in Good Standing for Instructors of Record (IOR), and academic appointment as stated in the UC Davis APM policies. Successful candidates will teach in one or more of the school’s graduate-level academic or certificate programs. (health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/programs).

Teaching and Mentoring

1. Creating, developing, and modifying course materials according to teaching assignment relevant to nursing in the School of Nursing PhD, advanced practice professional doctoral, master’s, or certificate programs.
2. Supervision and mentoring of PhD students, including service on qualifying examination and dissertation committees as a committee member or committee chair.
3. Participation in Doctor of Nursing Practice projects, including project supervision and reading and evaluating final reports.

Professional and Pedagogical Scholarship

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a continuing record of scholarly activity in nursing or health science and or the scholarship of teaching and learning. Scholarly contributions may include peer-reviewed publications, curriculum and instructional innovation, educational research, pedagogical grant activity, and dissemination of teaching practice at the regional, national, or international level.

Service

Participation in university and School of Nursing service is expected, including committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means. Candidates should demonstrate potential or evidence of participation and leadership at the university, local, state, and national levels. Participation with the relevant graduate groups.

Program Leadership

Evidence of program leadership skills is required. The appointee may be asked to provide course, sequence, or program-level leadership, including curriculum design and review, accreditation-related activities, and coordination of instructional teams.

About the School of Nursing

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing aims for optimal health and health care equity for all. Our mission is to integrate the science and humanity of nursing and other health disciplines through leading innovative research, education and practice and preparing leaders who advance health, transform health care, and ignite bold system change locally, nationally, and globally. Established just over a decade ago, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is part of a comprehensive university with a strong academic health system and community ties affording rich opportunities for innovation, collaboration and shaping the future of nursing. Learn more about our goals through our School of Nursing Strategic Plan website at health.ucdavis.edu/strategic plan.

As one of the leading R1 and AAU institutions in the U.S., and part of the world’s preeminent public university system, UC Davis seeks candidates with an exceptional potential for and record of teaching, scholarship, service, and inclusion excellence who can advance our mission. The School of Nursing is part of UC Davis Health, an academic health center located on a modern, 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento campus is home to the School of Medicine and medical center, a fully accredited children’s hospital, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, a level I trauma center and burn unit, and a full range of outpatient services. The campus also includes the new Betty Irene Moore Hall, an award-winning education center and library, the Telemedicine Resource Center, and dozens of other clinical, educational and research centers. Learn more at health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/about_us/why-UC-Davis.

Please explore our school-affiliated resources and centers:

• Family Caregiving Institute (health.ucdavis.edu/family-caregiving)
• Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center (pod.ucdavis.edu)
• Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (health.ucdavis.edu/chpr)
• Clinical and Translational Science Center (health.ucdavis.edu/ctsc)
• Healthy Aging Initiative (health.ucdavis.edu/aging)
• Healthy Aging Clinic (health.ucdavis.edu/healthy-aging/services/healthy-aging-clinic)
• Healthy Aging in a Digital World (bigideas.ucdavis.edu/healthy-aging-digital-world)
• Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers)
• Comprehensive Cancer Center (health.ucdavis.edu/cancer)
• Center for Health and Technology (health.ucdavis.edu/cht)
• CITRIS — Center for Information Technology in the Interest of Society (citris-uc.org/research/health)

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A PhD or EdD in nursing (or equivalent international degree). At least one degree must be in nursing or nursing science required at the time of application.
• A current, active and clear California registered nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain licensure by the date of appointment.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience as a lead instructor in a research-intensive university or equivalent setting.