Clinical Faculty in Nursing

Job Details

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Reports To: Dean

Status/Time Commitment: Full-time, 10-month appointment

Start Date: 07/2026

Department Summary: Fresno Pacific University’s growing nursing program invites applications for a nursing educator with expertise in medical-surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics to join a visionary team as it builds new programs. The current BRN-approved and CCNE accredited programs include a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for traditional undergraduates (TUG) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus.

• Teach in the baccalaureate program(s). Area of specialization is open but must be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: med-surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and/or geriatrics.
• Develop curriculum in area of expertise.
• Direct and indirect supervision of students in diverse clinical settings.
• Coordination of clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the faculty team within the academic level assigned.
• Evaluation of students in class and clinical/lab settings.
• Regular communication with students regarding their progress.
• Maintenance of student academic records.
• Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student-faculty collaborative research.
• Willingness to teach both didactic and clinical courses.
• Mentor and advise nursing students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea.
• Other duties as assigned

Required: Clinical position with a requirement of a masters degree, OR Tenure-track position with a requirement of a terminal degree (or completion of a terminal degree (PhD or DNP) as a requisite for continued employment. Minimum of one (1) year direct patient RN experience within the previous five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in one of the following area(s): med-surg, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics. Current clinical experience or one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience and ability to demonstrate clinical competency. Equivalent of one (1) year teaching experience which can be met by: Teaching one (1) year in a pre- or post-licensure RN program OR Completion of post BSN education courses that includes practice in teaching registered nurses given by an accredited college. Unrestricted and unencumbered current California Registered Nurse license. Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at a collegiate level. Must be open to teaching in both traditional undergraduate and accelerated degree programs both in-person and online (or in hybrid, Hi-Flex format). Commitment to quality undergraduate instruction with attention to student success as an indicator of academic excellence. Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment. Evidence of passion for student mentoring. Record or promise of scholarly achievement. Able to learn and navigate technology, course management systems, and virtual learning environments such as Canvas, ATI, or Typhon. Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred: Doctoral degree. Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate. Bilingual and multicultural competencies.