DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Community Health Nursing
Tenure-Track

The Department of Nursing has both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and is recognized as being innovative, community-based, and student friendly. The undergraduate program includes a generic baccalaureate pathway and a completion program for registered nurses, with on-campus and distance cohorts. The master's degree program offers specialties in nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, women's health care, nursing leadership (including an entry-level master's pathway), and school nursing. There is an accelerated track from the ADN to the MSN for qualified students. Both programs are fully accredited by CCNE. This position targets the undergraduate program with emphasis on the RN to BSN completion program. Nursing is part of the College of Health and Human Development. For more detailed information about the department or university, visit our web sites at http://nursing.fullerton.edu or http://www.fullerton.edu

Position

  • Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation activities.
  • Teach courses in community health nursing (theory and field based), as well as one or more of the following: health promotion/disease prevention, teaching/learning principles, cultural competence, professional nursing theory, research, and/or issues.
  • Assist students with communication and psychomotor skills, related clinical application of content areas listed above, as well as graduate culminating experiences such as theses, projects or examinations.
  • Assume lead role for community health nursing courses in the department
  • Participate in student advisement
  • Participate in distance education
  • Provide leadership in coordinating classes and clinical rotations; serve as a liaison to relevant community organizations
  • Conduct on-going research/scholarly activity in area of expertise
  • Participate in professional and community activities
  • Participate in academic activities at Department, College, and/or University levels

Qualifications

  • MS and completed doctoral degree from accredited institutions, with one of these degrees in nursing
  • Must hold or be eligible for Registered Nurse and Public Health Nursing licensure by the California Board of Registered Nurses
  • Current theoretical and clinical expertise in specialty area designated above, with certification as appropriate
  • Teaching and curriculum experience preferred
  • Leadership experience to coordinate student application of theory in clinical settings and to work with a team of faculty to provide quality learning opportunities in community health nursing
  • Evidence of scholarly activity and potential for extramural fund-raising
  • Ability to interact successfully within a multicultural environment, and to work harmoniously with students, colleagues, and the community
  • Experience in using distance education methodologies, particularly web-based work and telecommunications is desired

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Rank and salary are dependent upon academic preparation, professional experience, and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as new affordable housing programs; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Job Control Number
23603G-08-056

Appointment Date
August 2008

Application Procedures
Submit inquiries, letter of intent to apply, transcripts of MS and doctoral work, current vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Chris Latham R.N., D.N.Sc.
Chair, Nursing Faculty Search Committee, E.C. 199
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
Email: clatham@fullerton.edu
Phone: (714) 278-2291 Fax: (714) 278-5840

Application Deadline
Review of materials will begin on October 15, 2007, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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