Assistant Professor of Nursing

The California State University; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. The School of Nursing, with campuses in Turlock and Stockton, seeks dynamic nurse educators to teach didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical courses while pursuing scholarly activity.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in nursing, current CA RN license eligibility, and demonstrate ability to teach across the curriculum; a PhD or DNP and online teaching experience are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and RN licensure eligibility in California.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum and engage in scholarly activity.
• Ph.D. or DNP in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical courses across programs.
• Engage in research, creative activities, and service to the University.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Eligible for RN licensure in California

Ph.D. or DNP in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Job no: 559397

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

POSITION

Assistant Professor of Nursing: The School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

At California State University, Stanislaus, we believe in educating nurses who lead with compassion, excellence, and purpose. Our School of Nursing is a vibrant and supportive community that blends innovation, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to student success.

We are thrilled to be expanding our reach and impact with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Stockton, designed to foster collaboration, hands-on learning, and innovation in nursing education.

Our cutting-edge simulation laboratories on both the Turlock and Stockton campuses provide students and faculty with immersive, high-fidelity learning environments that mirror real-world healthcare settings, empowering future nurses to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical excellence in a safe, supportive space.

We invite dynamic nurse educators to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position and join us in shaping the future of nursing in California’s Central Valley and beyond. The individual selected for this position may teach across all programs within the School of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical courses, while also engaging in research, creative activities, and service to the University, all essential for retention, promotion, and tenure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in nursing, at least one year’s clinical experience as an RN in direct patient care within the last five years, and one year’s experience teaching nursing or a course that included practice in teaching nursing
• Eligible for RN licensure in California and meet health policies and other requirements imposed by clinical agencies.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or DNP in nursing or related area from an accredited program, and a BSN or MSN if a doctoral degree is not in nursing.
• Experience with teaching in an online mode, laboratory simulation instruction, successful research, publications, and/or experience in outcomes assessment and/or service learning.
• Evidence of potential to produce scholarly work.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $7331-$7481 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Stanislaus State is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at [e-mail]. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Screening of completed application files will begin September 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

This appointment begins on August 19, 2027.

Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.

Advertised:

Aug 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: