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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,,
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Maternal-Child/Pediatric 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 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 our pre-licensure pathways
leading to either a Bachelor or a Master of Science degree in Nursing.
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 maternal-child and/or pediatric nursing [theory
and clinical], as well as one or more of the following: pathophysiology,
pharmacology, health assessment, cultural competence, and/or professional
nursing research/issues.
- Coordinate teaching and learning theory and clinical experiences
for students within the major content areas listed above with
a primary focus on maternal-child teaching
- Must be able to teach in 10 week summer session each year.
- Assist students with communication and psychomotor skills, related
clinical application of content areas listed above, as well as
theses/projects; examinations and other culminating experiences.
- Participate in student advisement.
- Participate in distance education.
- Provide leadership in coordinating classes and clinical rotations;
serve as a liaison to relevant health care and other 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
- Master's and completed doctoral degree from accredited institutions,
with one of these degrees in nursing
- Must hold or be eligible for RN licensure by the California
Board of Registered Nurses
- Clinical expertise in specialty areas listed above, certification
as appropriate
- At least one year of continuous, full-time experience providing
direct patient care in maternal-child and/or pediatrics as a registered
nurse within the last five years
- Teaching and curriculum experience preferred.
- 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 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-08-057
Appointment Date
Summer 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,
California State University, Fullerton
E.C. 199
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
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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