School of NursingCollege of Health and Human DevelopmentAssistant ProfessorFall 2027The School of Nursing at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nursing (Nursing Generalist), with an appointment beginning in August 2027.
PositionWe seek a nurse educator and scholar committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service who can contribute across the School of Nursing's undergraduate and graduate programs. CSUF nursing faculty integrate clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and scholarly inquiry into classroom, clinical, simulation, laboratory, hybrid, and online learning. The successful candidate will be able to teach broadly across the BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Master's Certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, as appropriate to qualifications, program needs, and California Board of Registered Nursing requirements.
Primary responsibilities include teaching and assessing nursing students; supervising clinical learning; designing and evaluating curriculum aligned with the AACN Essentials, BRN regulations, and CCNE standards; advising and mentoring students; engaging in accreditation and program assessment; participating in faculty governance; and contributing to professional and community partnerships.
The faculty member will develop and sustain an active program of scholarship commensurate with tenure and promotion expectations, including peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, grant development, and dissemination of nursing research, evidence-based practice, educational innovation, or related scholarly work. The faculty member is expected to balance teaching, scholarship, and service and participate in the broader university and nursing communities.
Required Qualifications - Earned doctorate in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a closely related doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the appointment date; a PhD in Nursing is preferred.
- Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license or eligibility for California RN licensure before employment; must meet applicable California BRN nursing faculty requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to and excellence or strong potential in undergraduate nursing teaching, with ability to teach across multiple areas of undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula.
- Strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment and evidence of an active, focused program of scholarship.
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Demonstrated potential to integrate instructional technology effectively and support student learning in varied educational settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience teaching in CCNE-accredited undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
- Clinical expertise in specialty areas that complement School of Nursing instructional needs, including medical-surgical or mental health nursing.
- Experience with simulation, competency-based education, online/hybrid teaching, and curriculum development.
- Peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, and experience pursuing or obtaining internal or external grants.
- Experience mentoring graduate students, including DNP scholarly or evidence-based practice projects.
- National specialty certification; leadership, accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality-improvement experience.
- Experience working collaboratively with healthcare agencies and community organizations.
ApplicationA complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html , choose full-time faculty, search for the position
563214, and provide the following required materials:
- Cover letter responding to the required qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).
- Copy of RN license and applicable professional certifications.
- Research/scholarship statement describing scholarly accomplishments and future agenda.
- Teaching statement.
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words).
- Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
- With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
- Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
- Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
- Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
- Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
- List of three references with relevant contact information.
- Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a confidential letter of recommendation. Referents will receive instructions by email through the application system. Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked for additional materials, such as scholarly articles or portfolios.
Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Sadeeka Al-Majid, Director, School of Nursing, at sal-majid@fullerton.edu .
Application DeadlineTo be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by
November 29, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027. The position will remain open until filled.
The College and SchoolThe College of Health and Human Development provides exemplary education, research, scholarship, and community engagement focused on improving health and human well-being. For nearly fifty years, the School of Nursing has prepared nursing leaders through evidence-based practice, innovation, and compassionate care. The School offers BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Master's Certificate, and DNP programs and maintains partnerships with healthcare organizations throughout Southern California.
CompensationThe Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,880.00 to $8,038.00 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ).
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.
International CandidatesCalifornia State University, Fullerton, is
not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University, Fullerton is currently
not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.
CSU PoliciesThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Advertised: Oct 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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