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

CSU Careers • San José, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach in its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program and other nursing programs as departmental needs require. The successful candidate will serve as FNP Program Coordinator, providing academic and administrative leadership for program quality, regulatory compliance, accreditation, curriculum, and student and faculty success. The position is intended for a leader who can advance the FNP program’s mission and prepare advanced practice nurses to serve California’s diverse communities with competence, compassion, equity, and clinical excellence.

The faculty member will teach graduate-level FNP coursework, potentially in person and online, and may teach undergraduate BSN, RN-BSN, CEP, or DNP courses. They will use evidence-based and innovative instructional strategies, monitor and document student progress, maintain an ongoing record of scholarly and professional achievement, and contribute to peer-reviewed scholarship and professional organizations. They will advise FNP students and participate in shared governance and service at the department, college, and university levels.

As FNP Program Coordinator, the faculty member will oversee program accountability, curriculum design and revision, admissions, student orientation and progression, and coordination with faculty and clinical partners. Responsibilities include outcomes monitoring and continuous improvement; regulatory and accreditation reporting and site-visit preparation; coordination of adjunct and clinical faculty; and collaboration on preceptor relationships, clinical affiliation agreements, and credentialing. The coordinator will also guide program growth through clinical placement partnerships, community engagement, enrollment planning, and resource development.

The role requires organizing classes in the Canvas Learning Management System and demonstrating understanding of the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising. The position may only be performed in California and requires 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 start date is June 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank; the anticipated academic-year annual salary range is $100,000–$120,000. Faculty benefits are described as competitive, with details available in the CSU Employee Benefits Summary.

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.
• Meets qualifications for an active California Registered Nurse license and California Nurse Practitioner certification, and holds current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• At least one academic year of teaching experience and 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 oversee 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, gained 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.
• Ability to establish an on-campus presence in California; employment requires US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks.

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 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 nursing.
• An active and well-articulated research agenda, with demonstrated interest and ability to secure external grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level FNP coursework, potentially with in-person and online components, and teach undergraduate or DNP courses as departmental needs require.
• Use evidence-based and innovative instructional strategies to support student achievement across diverse learning environments.
• Maintain and document student progress and achievement in assigned courses and clinical assignments.
• Develop and sustain research, scholarship, and/or creative activities consistent with the program mission; contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations and engage in professional organizations.
• Provide academic and administrative leadership and accountability for FNP program quality, curriculum integrity, resource stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor program outcomes, plan continuous improvement, and prepare BRN, CCNE, and AACN/NONPF accreditation reports and site visits.
• Oversee FNP didactic and clinical curriculum design, sequencing, and revision in alignment with NONPF competencies, AACN Essentials, and evolving advanced practice standards.
• Direct FNP admissions and support student orientation, advising, progression, and retention in coordination with School and university resources.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing support for adjunct and clinical faculty.
• Collaborate with the FNP Clinical Placement Coordinator to 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.
• Advise FNP students and contribute to student-success, retention, and progression initiatives.
• Participate in shared governance and service on department, college, and university committees and other assignments.
• 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 required CSU employee training and comply with mandated-reporter and applicable campus security reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector; the posting refers applicants to the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details.

What This Job Offers

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