Assistant Professor

University of San Francisco

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of San Francisco invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position specializing in Maternal-Child Health, Pediatric and/or Medical-Surgical/Geriatric nursing for prelicensure and post-licensure nursing programs at the Hilltop Campus in San Francisco. The successful candidate will contribute through didactic and clinical teaching, scholarship, and service. The role includes developing and teaching courses in the specified nursing areas, producing scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements, advising students, serving on committees, and participating in broader university and disciplinary communities. Rank and title will be determined according to university standards, including prior service in a tenure-earning position and the university collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related area; a BSN or MSN is required if the doctoral degree is not in nursing.
• California registered nurse license upon hire.
• One year of full-time direct patient care experience in Maternal-Child Health, Pediatric and/or Medical-Surgical/Geriatric nursing within the last five years.
• Record of accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor.
• Strong commitment to teaching and scholarship.
• Experience and willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting the University’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Engage in didactic and clinical teaching.
• Develop and teach courses in Maternal-Child Health, Pediatric and/or Medical-Surgical/Geriatric nursing.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements.
• Contribute to the advancement of the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
• Advise students.
• Serve on committees and participate in broader university and disciplinary communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree