Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: School of Nursing - BSN
Starting Date: Fall 2027
Located in beautiful North County San Diego, the School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic teacher, passionate scholar, and expert clinician who is committed to nursing education.
Programs and Teaching Responsibilities
The School of Nursing offers both a traditional and an Accelerated BSN program, with classes taught at the San Marcos and Temecula campuses. A fully online ADN/RN-to-BSN program is offered through Extended Learning. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for students pursuing Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preparation is offered at the San Marcos Location. It is delivered in a hybrid format that includes both in-person and online instruction.
Applicants for this position will be considered primarily for teaching in the BSN programs, including didactic courses and clinical instruction or supervision. Clinical experience placements are at health care facilities throughout San Diego and Southwest Riverside County. The School of Nursing also operates a robust simulation program accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. For a description of programs and courses, see https://www.csusm.edu/nursing/index.html (/nursing/index.html)
Minimum Qualifications - A doctorate in nursing or related discipline. Advanced ABD candidates will be considered, with a doctorate in hand by the hire date.
- A master's degree in nursing.
- Applicant must possess a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Registered Nurse license or obtain such licensing by the time of appointment.
- Qualifications for approval as an Instructor by the CA BRN:
- Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in medical/surgical nursing, which can be met by:
- One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in medical/surgical nursing, or
- One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in medical/surgical nursing
- Completion of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
- Willingness to teach using a range of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online, and simulation).
- Success in working cooperatively within ethnically and culturally diverse settings.
- Proven interest in actively participating in a full range of service responsibilities.
- Ability to develop and sustain a research program that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and research grants.
Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience in effective teaching at the undergraduate level using a range of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online, and simulation).
- Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.
- Previous experience in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
- Funded research program with peer-reviewed publications.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,086 - $9,682 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month
Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- All applications must include:
- A letter of application detailing their interest and qualifications that address the above minimum and desired/preferred criteria
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
- List of three professional references with relevant contact information: If applicant has had teaching experience at the university level, provide at least one reference to attest to the applicant's teaching effectiveness.
Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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 Faculty Opportunities for more information.
Advertised: Oct 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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