California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,100 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130 enrolled in Fall 2009. The university offers a broad spectrum of degree programs in liberal arts and sciences as well as applied and professional fields with 55 at the baccalaureate level and 50 graduate programs including a 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 $19 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2008-09. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 6th 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 consideration 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.

School Nursing/Community Health

Tenure-Track

The Department of Nursing, consisting of CCNE-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, is recognized as being innovative, community-based, and student friendly. The undergraduate program includes a completion program for registered nurses, and pre-licensure classes culminating in either baccalaureate or master’s degrees in nursing. The master's degree program includes specialties in nurse anesthesia, women's health care, nursing leadership (administration and an entry level master’s pathway), school nursing, and nursing education. There is an accelerated track from the AND to the MSN for qualified students. This position targets the school nurse concentration that includes the school nurse credential requirements and leads to a Master of Science Degree in Nursing, and community health nursing classes leading to a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. For more detailed information, visit our web sites at http://nursing.fullerton.edu or http://www.fullerton.edu.

Position

§ Participate in curriculum implementation, evaluation and instruct courses in school nursing and/or community health nursing didactic and clinical, as well as one or more of the following: health assessment, cultural competence, nursing theories and/or professional nursing issues.

§ Assist students with community and school nursing-based competencies, 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 school systems, health care and other community organizations.

§ Conduct on-going research/scholarly activity in area of expertise and disseminate findings.

§ Participate in professional and community activities.

§ Participate in academic activities at Department, College, and/or University levels.

Qualifications

§ MS and completed doctoral degree from an accredited institution, with one of these degrees in nursing

§ Must hold or be eligible for licensure by the California Board of Registered Nurses.

§ Current theoretical and clinical expertise in specialty areas listed above, certification as appropriate

§ Teaching and curriculum experience preferred.

§ Evidence of successful teaching preferred

§ Evidence of scholarly activity and demonstrated 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 and Salary
This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Salary is competitive and commensurate to rank, 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 an affordable housing program, and defined benefit retirement benefits along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number
23603G-10-015

Appointment Date

August 2010

Application Procedures
Submit letter of application describing qualifications, transcripts of MS and doctoral work, current vitae, copies of student evaluations from all courses taught over past two years and three letters of reference to:

Lolita Hartono

Office Manager, Department of Nursing, EC-190

California State University, Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.

P.O. Box 6868

Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Email: lhartono@fullerton.edu

Phone: (657) 278-7461 Fax: (657) 278-3338

Questions regarding the position can be addressed to:

Chris Latham, RN, D.N.Sc.

Chair, Nursing Faculty Search Committee

Email: clatham@fullerton.edu

Phone: (657) 278-2291 Fax: (657) 278-5840

Application Deadline

Review of materials will begin in November 2, 2009, 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

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Job Control Number 23603G-10-015

Application Procedures Submit letter of application describing qualifications, transcripts of MS and doctoral work, current vitae, copies of student evaluations from all courses taught over past two years and three letters of reference to:

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Job Control Number
23603G-10-015

Application Procedures
Submit letter of application describing qualifications, transcripts of MS and doctoral work, current vitae, copies of student evaluations from all courses taught over past two years and three letters of reference to: