"Department of Nursing - Assistant Professor"

Job Summary

The Department of Nursing at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications from those seeking a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Nursing (DON) for the start of the academic year, 2026-2027. DON anticipates to hire multiple assistant professors during this search.

The DON is seeking visionary candidates who will contribute to our campus community through teaching, research, professional activities & service and help achieve the mission and goals of the Department, College, and University in a multicultural community. The successful candidates will also have job skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that lead to the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Typical Activities

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the responsibilities of a full-time academic role in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses including teaching theory in various modes (e.g., in-person and online instruction, hybrid course delivery), teaching clinical nursing courses informed by evidence-based practice, and leading a group of faculty on both San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. Responsibilities include participation in department and university committees, scholarship, advising and other contributions to student success, program evaluation and accreditation reporting, and community and professional service.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have an earned PhD in Nursing, a DNS, or a DNP from a regionally accredited university and, if a DNP, it must be from a program accredited by a nursing education accrediting organization, by the first day of appointment in Fall 2026.
• Hold an active and unrestricted California RN license or be eligible for that license and have been approved or be eligible for faculty approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) at the time of appointment in one or more of the five following nursing specialties: Psych/Mental Health, Medical- Surgical, Geriatrics, Obstetrical Nursing, or Pediatric Nursing.
• For candidates who are Nurse Practitioners, hold current national certification and hold an active and unrestricted California APRN licensure or be eligible for that licensure.
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse campus community and contribute to a positive work environment with colleagues, staff, students, and others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching and evaluation of students from diverse populations, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Documented evidence of a scholarship/research focus area.
• Record of professional/academic service in program and/or committee leadership.
• Experience in program assessment, evaluation, and regulatory/accreditation documentation.
• Certification as a Nurse Educator
• Applicants from all nursing specialties will be considered; of note, special consideration will be given to candidates who are certified Family Nurse Practitioners or with graduate preparation and a clinical practice background in Obstetrical or Pediatric Nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in hand by time of appointment

About the Department

The Department of Nursing (DON) at California State University San Bernardino is committed to continuing to build a diverse faculty, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. The DON offers courses in undergraduate and graduate programs on two campuses (San Bernardino and Palm Desert) that are predominantly face-to-face for pre-licensure BSN students and in a hybrid format for registered nurse and MSN and DNP students. It also offers several concurrent enrollment programs with partnering community colleges and RN-to-BSN programs. The DON has an enrollment of approximately 400 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. Degree programs include BSN (prelicensure and RN to BSN) and MSN with specialty options as Nurse Educator, Population Health for Clinical Leaders, and Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing. The DON is actively developing a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus to meet the healthcare needs of the San Bernardino and surrounding communities. The first cohort of DNP students are expected to start in Fall 2026.

For more information on the Department of Nursing visit https://www.csusb.edu/nursing

How to Apply

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   1. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   2. A statement of your research experience/plans
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
7. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin January 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=553457&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Associate Professor (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Professor (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx