Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) Faculty - Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors

University of California, Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks master’s or doctorally prepared registered nurses to join Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing as clinical faculty with expertise in adult acute care.

These full-time and part-time positions at the assistant and associate ranks are in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series and require RN licensure in California, demonstrated clinical teaching, and the ability to supervise and mentor graduate students in nursing practice and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctoral degree in nursing, education, or administration required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in California.
• Education and clinical expertise sufficient to serve as BRN Content Expert in the designated clinical area.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience within the last five years in the designated nursing area or one academic year of RN-level clinical teaching experience.
• Completion of at least one year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a postbaccalaureate course with practice in teaching registered nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teach in didactic and clinical courses for graduate-level pre-licensure students.
• Provide clinical supervision, feedback, and mentoring to students.
• Oversee students during patient care and clinical skills sessions.
• Engage in scholarly activity and participate in committee service.

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, education, or administration

Job description

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing seeks master’s degree or doctorally prepared registered nurses to join the school as clinical faculty, with current expertise in care of adult clients in acute care settings.

Full-time and part-time positions at the assistant and associate rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series are available at UC Davis Health, which is located on a modern, 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento campus is home to the School of Nursing, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center (including a level I trauma center and burn unit, and a full range of outpatient services), a fully accredited children’s hospital, and a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Practice locations include UC Davis Medical Center, as well as UC Davis Health ambulatory, outpatient, and primary care network clinics, Sacramento County clinics, local FQHCs, and other clinical sites. Betty Irene Moore Hall, the primary campus teaching location for the School of Nursing, is a state‑of‑the‑art facility that includes four simulation and laboratory suites along with innovative learning spaces.

CRITERIA

A candidate for appointment in the HSCP Series shall be evaluated by the following criteria, which shall be appropriately weighted according to the primary emphasis on clinical and clinically relevant teaching and patient care services, according to the needs of the school and the individual’s responsibilities in the specific discipline.

The four criteria are:

1. Teaching
2. Professional competence and activity
3. Scholarly or creative activity
4. University and public service

VISION & MISSION

All individuals in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture guided by the core values outlined in the School’s Vision and Mission. UC Davis Health - School of Nursing Vision

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

Qualifications

A master’s degree or doctoral degree (e.g. DNP, EdD, PhD) is required at the time of application. The candidate must meet the following qualifications:

1. Graduate of a nationally accredited college or university, which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.
2. Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of California.
3. Education and clinical expertise sufficient to serve as California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Content Expert in the designated clinical area.
4. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the individual is assigned, which can be met by the following: One (1) year of continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area or one (1)academic year of registered nurse‑level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
5. Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a postbaccalaureate course, which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.

Certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) is preferred. Successful candidates will provide clinical teaching in the area of medical‑surgical nursing and/or obstetrical nursing at a practice location. This includes teaching of direct patient care as well as clinical skills for graduate‑level pre‑licensure students from the School of Nursing. Additional responsibilities include overseeing students conducting patient care, providing feedback, and assisting with training. The candidate also serves as a member of the School of Nursing faculty. In this role, the incumbent teaches students in didactic and clinical courses, participates in clinical skills and simulation sessions, and provides mentoring and professional guidance to students. Faculty are also involved in scholarly activity and committee service commensurate with this position.