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Assistant / Associate Professor - Pediatrics and/or Maternal Nursing

Employer
San José State University
Location
San José

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Job Details

Job no: 498179
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Health Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Department Summary

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing (TVFSON) at San José State University seeks a qualified candidate with Pediatric and/or Maternal Nursing expertise for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track position. The candidate will be qualified to teach in the variety of programs (BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP) offered within the department. During the application and interview process, candidates are encouraged to highlight their specialties and topics of passion, as TVFSON believes that enthusiasm fuels engagement for both educators and students.

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing is a Department within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School offers Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing education programs. The programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The School also has a Wound and Ostomy program and several Nurse Managed Centers in the community. The School emphasizes the use of clinical simulation in its programs. We have a renewed, ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and research/scholarship and engagement. The campus is also poised to strengthen our connection to the surrounding San José and Silicon Valley communities further fulfilling our social justice mission of access, equity, opportunity and success.

This position is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in launching a career at a comprehensive university that is a national leader in graduating historically underserved students. As a result, we rank #1 nationally in increasing student upward mobility. We seek candidates whose research/scholarship, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences in higher education, and particularly in the profession of nursing. The School’s web site is www.sjsu.edu/nursing and the contact phone number is 408-924-3131.

Required Qualifications

  • A doctorate in nursing or a related field (e.g. DNSc, DrPH, EdD, DNP, PhD, DHS) at time of appointment.
  • A baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing with master’s degree which includes coursework in nursing, nursing education or administration.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, an unrestricted CA RN license.
  • A minimum of 1 year of recent (within the past 5 years) experience in nursing, providing evidence-based, direct patient care in pediatric, obstetrics, community health, nursing. Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care.
  • One year of teaching experience in a Registered Nurse education program.
  • Record of publications or strong potential for publications.
  • Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current national certification in at least one specialty.
  • Experience in online teaching, informatics and/or information technology, health care policy, and advanced practice as a nurse practitioner and/or clinical nurse specialist.
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct impactful interdisciplinary research/scholarship
  • Substantive evidence of supporting, cultivating, generating, and integrating a broad spectrum of diverse perspectives into teaching and practice.
  • Knowledge of disciplinary trends in nursing regarding issues that center race, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, and underserved communities.
  • Experience working with racially diverse students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of groups within higher education, and the profession, shape patterns of participation and outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct both undergraduate and graduate mentoring.
  • An active and well-articulated research agenda, coupled with interest and ability to secure external grant funding.

Responsibilities

Candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committee and other service assignments. The primary responsibilities of the accepted candidate will be to teach both undergraduate (BSN, RN-BSN) and graduate courses (master’s and/or Doctor of Nursing Practice). Additional responsibilities may include a combination of classroom, online, and clinical teaching, and supervision of graduate and/or DNP students’ projects. Further responsibilities include a commitment to teaching and participation in evidence-based practice and advanced nursing research; maintaining clinical expertise; advising students; and effective team collaboration across the School of Nursing. Teaching effectiveness, scholarly/professional achievement, and service to students and university are required for retention, tenure, and promotion. Development and an ongoing record of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, as well as other professional engagement is required. Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population with a great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation – through examples of past inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Compensation - Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See Benefits Summary for details.

Starting Date – August 2021

Eligibility - Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

  • letter of interest
  • curriculum vitae
  • statement of teaching interests/philosophy that describes what role faculty play in student success
  • research statement that addresses the relationship of research activities to the classroom and teaching
  • diversity statement that discusses best strategies for supporting students historically marginalized in the field of Nursing
  • three references with contact information

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair – Colleen O’Leary-Kelley, PhD, RN, Director, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing colleen.oleary-kelley@sjsu.edu.

The University

San José State University enrolls over 35,700 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. As such, this position is for scholars interested in a career at a national leader in graduating URM students. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution; 40% of our students are first-generation, and 38% are Pell-qualified. The university is currently ranked third nationally in increasing student upward mobility. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. Located in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000) in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU is part of one of the most innovative regions in the world. As Silicon Valley’s public university, SJSU combines dynamic teaching, research, and university-industry experiences to prepare students to address the biggest problems facing society. SJSU is a member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.


Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Advertised: December 02, 2020 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Welcome to San José State University!

San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in the center of San José and in the heart of Silicon Valley. SJSU is the oldest state university in California. Its distinctive character has been forged by its long history, by its location, and by its vision - a blend of the old and the new, of the traditional and the innovative. Among its most prized traditions is an uncompromising commitment to offer access to higher education to all persons who meet the criteria for admission, yielding a stimulating mix of age groups, cultures, and economic backgrounds for teaching, learning, and research. SJSU takes pride in and is firmly committed to teaching and learning, with a faculty that is active in scholarship, research, technological innovation, community service, and the arts.

Located on 154 acres in downtown San José, the university offers the excitement of studying at a large, metropolitan campus where many cultures meet. Yet students find personal attention from faculty members in the smaller setting of the university's eight colleges.

Mission Statement

In collaboration with nearby industries and communities, this faculty and staff is dedicated to achieving the University's mission as a responsive institution of the State of California.

To enrich the lives of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of our society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship.

Leadership at SJSU

Leadership at San Jose State is defined by a belief that shared decision making and collaborative university governance is at the core of our culture. With this inclusive approach as a guide, President Mohammad H. Qayoumi and the university's leadership promote discussion and engagement among faculty, staff, students and the community to shape and accomplish the goals of San Jose State.

California State University System

San Jose State is one of 23 campuses within the California State University System, the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. The 25-member CSU Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight of the California State University system. See the California State University, Office of the Chancellor website for more information.

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