"Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics or Gerontology)"

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics or Gerontology)

Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026

Location: Department of Nursing
College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, RNC 29
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Dr. Maria Rubolino-Gallego
Search and Screening Committee Chair
mrubolino@csub.edu
661-654-2399

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted February 23, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

University Background

CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The campus serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,750 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025), #17 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #8 in Best Master's University (Washington Monthly, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024).

Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Nursing within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

College Information

The Department of Nursing within the Division of College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) at CSUB "committed to serving the local community, being leaders in innovation, applying knowledge to real-world situations and providing a supportive learning environment where our students thrive and grow."

Department Information

The CSU, Bakersfield (CSUB) Department of Nursing offers four Nursing programs: the Traditional BSN Program, the RN-BSN Program, the Doctor of Nursing Program/Family Nursing Practitioner (DNP/FNP) degree, and the Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Program (MSN/DNP). At CSUB, admissions standards and ranking criteria for the Traditional BSN, RN-BSN, DNP/FNP, and MSN/DNP Programs are established by the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Committees (UPC/GPC), and cohorts are comprised of the top-ranking candidates. Graduates of the Traditional BSN and RN/BSN programs have provided a strong pool of candidates for admission to the DNP/FNP program. In addition, the former MSN/FNP program contributed to the preparation of MSN/DNP-prepared advanced practice nurses, further strengthening the program's legacy of graduate-level workforce development. The BSN programs at CSUB are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is approved by the University and is currently in the process of seeking CCNE accreditation, with an accreditation review anticipated in Fall 2026.

Position Description and Duties

We are seeking a dynamic nursing faculty member for a nursing tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level (depending on qualifications). This opportunity is for Pediatrics or Gerontology. The position will include:

• Teach face-to-face didactic and clinical/simulation courses, with participation in simulation-based education conducted in accordance with INACSL standards.
• Planning and supervising clinical nursing experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Collaborating with faculty in developing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing curriculum
• Advising undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Participating in department, campus-wide, and community committee work
• Initiating and participating in professional and scholarly activities in his/her content field of expertise
• Teaching using technology in the academic setting

Candidates' qualifications who do not match those listed should submit an explanation, up to one page, addressing that issue specifically.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited school, at time of appointment
• Meet the requirements for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in clinical area in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program
• At least one year full-time clinical experience (within the last five years) in one pediatrics or gerontology
• Eligible to hold an active, unencumbered, unrestricted, with no disciplinary action pending or imposed license to practice as a professional nurse in California
• Eligible for approval as a Nursing Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Possess the health qualifications to teach students in the clinical setting

Rank and Salary

• Assistant or Associate Professor; rank and salary based on qualifications and experience
• Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $110,000

Benefits

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Application

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications for teaching and research, recent experience, and your teaching philosophy
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts
• A copy of California nursing license(s)
• Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
• Three letters of recommendation from professional sources (e.g., supervisors, academic or clinical leaders), written within the past 6 months.
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a statement describing your contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion through your teaching, scholarly activities, and/or service.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.