Nursing Faculty - Sacramento

Covista•Sacramento, CA

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. This commitment, called Chamberlain Care®, focuses on providing students with the tools and resources to succeed within a supportive community, ultimately graduating healthcare professionals who transform global health. Chamberlain University comprises the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, offering various degree programs from Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice, as well as Master's programs in Public Health, Social Work, and Physician Assistant Studies. The university operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday) to foster creativity, innovation, communication, and collaboration. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In this role, the faculty member will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of healthcare providers by delivering high-quality nursing education in classroom and clinical settings. This involves teaching, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting students, while also contributing to the broader academic and professional community in line with Chamberlain’s mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience in a field related to the teaching discipline.
Active, unencumbered licensure or certification required to practice professionally in the discipline, as applicable to assignment.
Education and experience that align with state, regulatory, and licensure requirements for assigned courses.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach assigned courses based on education, experience, and professional preparation.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a high level of initiative.
Proven ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments and manage conflict effectively.
Strong emotional and social intelligence, with the ability to recognize student needs and respond with empathy.
Experience collaborating with faculty, Extended Service Teams, and clinical partners to support student outcomes.
Proficiency with learning management systems, simulation equipment, and online teaching platforms.
Growing ability to leverage technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
Demonstrates scholarship appropriate to academic rank, including at least one example in one of the following areas: Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Integration, Scholarship of Practice/Application, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Scholarship activities must be public, peer‑reviewable, and accessible for use by others, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Maintains current regulatory, licensure, and practice credentials as required by assignment.
For faculty working in clinical settings, meets all additional compliance requirements outlined in the Faculty Compliance Packet.
Additional state‑specific requirements may apply; refer to the Online Faculty Licensure Requirements Document for details related to your designated specialty.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing courses across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation environments using engaging, evidence‑based, and technology‑enabled methods.
Contribute to curriculum development and implement approved course content and teaching materials.
Put students first—build meaningful relationships, understand individual needs, and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports success.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback and remediation as needed.
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences, connecting theory to practice and promoting safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.
Support student and new faculty success through guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
Participate in professional service activities such as committees, graduation, and program evaluation.
Engage in scholarship related to teaching and nursing practice by researching, applying, and sharing new knowledge.
Maintain subject‑matter expertise and teaching effectiveness through ongoing professional development.
Apply and uphold academic and student‑related policies, including exams, attendance, and grading standards, staying current with updates.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.