Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach
and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and
assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement
of course objectives.
Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being
taught.
Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses
across programs and the curriculum.
Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student
projects.
Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues
at the clinical sites.
Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute,
community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship
courses.
Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU
campus.
Other duties as assigned.
Service (8%)
- Participate in Faculty Organization meetings .
- Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings.
- Participate in University or College committees as
needed.
- Provide service to the profession and the community.
- Participate in University and CoN events as specified in
University and CoN attendance expectations.
- Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and
interpretation of programmatic requirements.
- Provide needed information so students can make the best
academic decisions for themselves.
- Increase student awareness of educational resources
available
- Discuss student academic progress and progression toward
educational goals.
- Refer to other institutional and community support services,
where appropriate.
- Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and
preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and
enhance the learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Earned Master's required, Doctorate in nursing or a related
field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
.
- Current California Public Health Certificate or eligible for
certification in California.
- Three years of work experience as a public health or community
health nurse in California.
- Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or
higher degree level, preferred.
- Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible
for licensure in California.
- Experience working with leadership in healthcare academic
institutions and community organizations preferred.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Read and write clear documents.
- Function effectively as a member of a team and
independently.
Abilities
- Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person
or on the telephone.
- Receive detailed information through verbal and written
communication.
- Read and write clear documents.
- Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and
mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the culture
and expected outcomes of the program.
- Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert
communication skills.
- Embrace the mission, vision, and values of the program, school
of nursing, and university.
- Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality
of student learning activities.
1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular,
12-month annual faculty appointment. The total workload for a
regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722
teaching and 150 service hours.
Employee Status:Regular
Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:Full time
Job Shift: Pay Range:
Annual salary range: $81,000 ~ $108,000 (exempt)
Organization:
At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a
supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare
through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community
service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences,
SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to
make impactful contributions to health and wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes
applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an
inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full
potential.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for
all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on
local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be
determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not
limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
skills.
Benefits
Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Marketplace
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas
and New Year’s Day
- Two floating holidays
- One paid Volunteer Work Day
- Five Education Leave Days
Important Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers
Samuel Merritt University has been made aware of individuals posing
as SMU recruiters, particularly for remote positions. To help
protect yourself, please keep the following in mind:
- All legitimate job openings are posted on the SMU Careers page
and trusted job boards.
- We will never ask you to provide payment for equipment or
submit sensitive personal information before completing the formal
hiring process.
- Official offers of employment are issued through Workday, not
by text message or informal email.
Please remain cautious and protect your personal information
throughout your job search.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Samuel Merritt University does not accept unsolicited resumes from
recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job
application email address, SMU employees, or any other university
location. Samuel Merritt University is not responsible for fees
associated with unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
