Provide hands-on demonstration of nursing care as needed, and
ensure care is consistent with the clinical agency, accreditation
standards, and regulatory guidelines (California BRN, CCNE,
TJC).
Create topics of discussion and education information for
post-conferences, in coordination with the Course Coordinator,
syllabus and corresponding didactic course.
Model professional nursing behavior and communication at all
times.
Complete weekly evaluation of student’s clinical practice and
document both positive progression and areas for improvement.
Utilize SoN resources to ensure student success.
Notify the Course Coordinator if a student is not progressing
as needed.
Assist students to master course material by being available
through office hours and by helping them to access other School of
Nursing resources including, but not limited to, web-based
technology and open/practice laboratory sessions.
Utilize computer and application-based technologies as required
to complete instructional and assessment duties. Includes using the
assigned Cougar Course.
Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance
with the university and school requirements and deadlines.
Communicate effectively with the course coordinator,
colleagues, laboratory staff, and/or clinical agency personnel to
resolve issues or concerns; work effectively as part of the overall
faculty team demonstrating positive and collaborative interpersonal
relations to meet student needs.
Attend faculty meetings.
Complete all SoN orientation requirements and respond to
administrative requests and inservice requirements in a timely
manner.
Clinical &/or Simulation Supervision
Collaborate with clinical agency personnel to arrange site
orientations and clinical experiences, to ensure compliance with
all agency and other regulatory requirements.
Prepare clinical experiences at the assigned clinical site
prior to student arrival to facilitate student learning and respect
clinical facility norms and operations.
Provide students with appropriate learning experiences whenever
possible; revise clinical assignments as needed, based on student
progression.
Supervise students in successfully completing course
requirements, including demonstrating, modeling, and assisting with
the full range of patient care situations.
Collaborate with Simulation team as directed during students'
simulation experience.
Maintain professional practice knowledge base and skills needed
to instruct learners in contemporary nursing practice for the
assigned course.
Other duties
Complete annual performance evaluation per university
requirements.
Other duties may include assisting the SoN with the course
and/or program revision/development, assisting with research, and
participating in committees as an active member of the
faculty.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- BRN Faculty requirement: Pediatric (Acute Care Peds) or OB
(L&D & Post-Partum) nursing work experience within the
previous 5 years (NICU only experience not accepted). Direct
patient care experience which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's
continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct
patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area;
or (B) One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical
teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its
equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
- State licensure by the California Board of Registered
Nursing
- Meet the School of Nursing ’ s requirements regarding current
immunizations and CPR licensure
- Per California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform
CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of
California is a condition of employment
Preferred qualifications:
- Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD with emphasis on Nursing
Education)
- Experience teaching a pediatric or OB clinical course
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate
intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus
community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable,
service.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,836 - $6,240 per
full-time month
The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year
Classification is available based on the following ranges:
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507
– $6,677 per full-time month
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221
– $13,224 per full-time month
The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of
the appropriate range, commensurate with education and
experience.
Application:
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed,
on an on-going basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year.
Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current
academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31st. If
you wish to be considered for the next academic year, you will need
to apply to the new pool as it becomes available by June
15th.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to
junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher
Education. Visit
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more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of
the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,
gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or
ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and
veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy , the CSU is
prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work
outside California. Working in the State of California is a
condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as
a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education
verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer
of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check, including a criminal records check, and may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information
and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or
falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the continued employment of a current
CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at
Clery Act Notification
.
Advertised: May 18, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: May 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight
Time
