Position Summary

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. This nursing faculty member will work with a talented team of faculty and university leadership to expand innovative and Christ-centered service to those underserved in the community.

Essential Functions

• 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