Assistant Professor - School of Nursing - DPN

California State University San Marcos • San Marcos, CA

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About The Position

California State University San Marcos invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Nursing, beginning Fall 2027. The School seeks a dynamic teacher, passionate scholar, and expert clinician committed to graduate nursing education and to contributing to the excellence and diversity of the university community.

The School of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program preparing students as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). The program is delivered in a hybrid format with in-person and online instruction. The successful applicant will primarily teach in the DNP program, including didactic courses and clinical supervision. Clinical students are paired with preceptors at health care facilities throughout San Diego and Southwest Riverside County. The School also operates a simulation program accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

The anticipated hiring salary is $8,108 per month; the CSU classification salary range is $6,221–$13,224 per month. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2026, and review will continue until the position is filled. Employment requires working in California. The position is subject to employment, education, reference, and criminal-record checks, and the appointee is a mandated reporter under California law.

Requirements

• Doctorate in nursing or a related discipline; advanced ABD candidates may be considered if they will have the doctorate by the hire date.
• Master’s degree in nursing with specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• National certification as an FNP or PMHNP.
• California Board of Registered Nursing Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain both by the time of appointment.
• Current clinical practice and at least two years of clinical experience as an FNP or PMHNP within the last five years.
• Willingness to teach in a range of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and simulation.
• Ability to work cooperatively in ethnically and culturally diverse settings.
• Proven interest in participating actively in a full range of service responsibilities.
• Ability to develop and sustain a research program that leads to peer-reviewed publications and research grants.

Nice To Haves

• Previous effective teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level using a range of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and simulation.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.
• Previous experience in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
• Funded research program with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily in the DNP program, including didactic courses and clinical supervision.
• Teach using a range of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and simulation.
• Develop and sustain a research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and research grants.
• Participate actively in a full range of service responsibilities.
• Contribute to the diversity and excellence of the university community through teaching, scholarship, practice, and service.

What This Job Offers

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