Valley Foundation School of Nursing - Coordinator Role in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program

San José State University•San Jose, CA

6d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State University is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program. The appointee will also serve as FNP Program Coordinator and provide academic and administrative leadership for program quality, curriculum, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and student and faculty success. The role is primarily focused on the FNP program, while teaching may also include BSN, RN-BSN, CEP, or DNP courses according to departmental needs. Teaching may include in-person and online components. The successful candidate will advance the FNP program’s mission of preparing advanced practice nurses to serve California’s diverse communities with competence, compassion, clinical excellence, equity, and purpose. The position includes teaching, student advising, scholarship, professional engagement, shared governance, and collaboration across the School of Nursing and university. Faculty are expected to organize classes in the Canvas Learning Management System and to use inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advising approaches that address the needs of a diverse student population. The anticipated start date is June 2027. The work may only be performed in California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent on US residence, eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks. The anticipated annual salary range is $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank under the CSU Salary Schedule. Faculty employee benefits are described as very competitive for the higher education sector; applicants are referred to the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution; if the doctorate is not in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing is required.
Qualifications for an active California Registered Nurse license and California Nurse Practitioner certification, and current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
At least one academic year of teaching experience.
At least two years of advanced practice clinical experience within the previous five years in a professional nursing school or Nurse Practitioner education program.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in the Family Nurse Practitioner population focus.
Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of Nurse Practitioner curriculum, clinical education, student evaluation, program evaluation, and program outcomes.
Record of publications or strong potential for publications.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, as may be demonstrated through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
Ability to understand and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in FNP or APRN program administration, including admissions management, curriculum development, faculty coordination, and CCNE accreditation processes.
Experience in online and/or in-person graduate-level nursing education, including academic information technology and learning management systems.
Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct impactful interdisciplinary research or scholarship, with interest in areas such as artificial intelligence, health technology, simulation, or advanced practice education.
Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse student populations and understanding how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes in higher education and the nursing profession.
An active and well-articulated research agenda, with demonstrated interest and ability to secure external grant funding.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level FNP coursework; teaching may include in-person and/or online components and may also include undergraduate BSN, RN-BSN, CEP, or DNP courses based on departmental needs.
Use evidence-based and innovative instructional strategies to support student achievement of program outcomes across diverse learning environments.
Maintain and document student progress and achievement in assigned courses and clinical assignments.
As FNP Program Coordinator, lead program quality, curriculum integrity, resource stewardship, regulatory compliance, outcomes monitoring, continuous improvement planning, and BRN, CCNE, and AACN/NONPF accreditation reporting and site visit preparation.
Oversee FNP didactic and clinical curriculum design, sequencing, and revision to align with current NONPF competencies, AACN Essentials, and evolving advanced practice standards.
Direct FNP admissions and support student orientation, progression, retention, and success through advising and coordination with School and university resources.
Coordinate onboarding and ongoing support of adjunct and clinical faculty.
Collaborate with the FNP Clinical Placement Coordinator to develop and maintain preceptor relationships, clinical affiliation agreements, and credentialing compliance.
Provide strategic leadership for program growth, including clinical placement partnerships, community stakeholder engagement, enrollment planning, and resource development.
Develop and sustain research, scholarship, and/or creative activities consistent with the program mission; contribute peer-reviewed scholarship, publications, and presentations at regional and national conferences.
Engage in professional organizations and maintain ongoing scholarly and professional achievement.
Participate in shared governance through department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Advise students across the FNP program and contribute to student success, retention, and progression initiatives.
Collaborate across the School of Nursing to advance team effectiveness, program quality, and institutional priorities.
Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Complete CSU employee training required for the role and comply with mandated reporter and applicable Campus Security Authority requirements.