2027-2028 Full-time Tenure Track/Professional Track Faculty - School of Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Point Loma Nazarene University’s School of Nursing invites applications for two full-time faculty positions for the 2027–2028 academic year. Candidates with a terminal degree, such as a PhD or DNP, are encouraged to apply for tenure-track consideration; candidates with a master’s degree in nursing, including those pursuing a doctoral degree, are encouraged to apply for professional-track consideration. Appointment track will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and university policy. The School of Nursing educates approximately 500 students across traditional BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. The traditional BSN program is face-to-face; the RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs are generally online, with occasional hybrid opportunities. Faculty will teach a variety of courses across nursing programs and contribute to the School’s commitment to quality teaching, Christian community, high-impact academic practices, and collaborative, interprofessional work. Responsibilities begin in August 2027. PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition. It seeks faculty who support its religious and educational goals, are committed to Christian liberal arts education, and will contribute to the university’s community and mission. The position offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Current U.S. Registered Nurse license.
Willingness to obtain a California license by the time of employment.
A graduate degree (MSN, DNP, or PhD) or enrollment in an accredited nursing graduate program.
Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Thorough commitment to Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university.
Support for the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
Agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
Meet California BRN qualifications for full-time faculty.
Demonstrated potential to excel in academic nursing education.
Demonstrated potential or evidence of nursing scholarship.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree, such as a PhD or DNP, for tenure-track consideration.
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching people from diverse backgrounds.
National certification in the corresponding population-focused area for faculty overseeing the CNS or FNP track, when available.
Meet certification and practice requirements applicable to advanced practice clinical courses.

Responsibilities

Teach in pre-licensure undergraduate and/or post-licensure graduate programs.
Work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students.
Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
Participate in departmental activities and governance.
Serve on university faculty committees and working groups and perform other normal faculty duties.
Help prepare students for post-graduate careers and support them in discerning who they are called to be.
Participate actively in the governance and assessment processes of the School of Nursing.
Serve actively in the community and the nursing profession.
Participate actively in a local church.