Nursing Faculty - Sacramento - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Covista•Sacramento, CA

4d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Nursing Faculty member helps shape the next generation of healthcare providers by delivering high-quality nursing education in classroom and clinical settings. The position teaches, mentors, evaluates, and supports students while contributing to the wider academic and professional community in alignment with Chamberlain’s mission. Teaching may take place in classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation environments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
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 the assignment.
Education and experience aligned 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.
Ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments and manage conflict effectively.
Strong emotional and social intelligence, including the ability to recognize student needs and respond with empathy.
Proficiency with learning management systems, simulation equipment, and online teaching platforms.
Demonstrated scholarship appropriate to academic rank, with at least one example in scholarship of discovery, integration, practice/application, or teaching and learning. Scholarship activities must be public, peer-reviewable, and accessible for use by others.
Maintain current regulatory, licensure, and practice credentials as required by assignment.
Faculty working in clinical settings must meet additional compliance requirements outlined in the Faculty Compliance Packet.
Additional state-specific requirements may apply, including requirements related to the designated specialty.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree in nursing.
Experience collaborating with faculty, Extended Service Teams, and clinical partners to support student outcomes.
Ability to leverage technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing courses in 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.
Build relationships with students, understand their 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.
Guide, coach, and mentor students and new faculty.
Participate in professional service activities, including 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 exam, attendance, and grading standards, and stay current with updates.
Anticipate and respond to student needs, helping remove barriers to success.
Align daily work with Chamberlain’s vision and strategic priorities.
Seek feedback, implement new initiatives, and use data to improve student outcomes.
Collaborate with internal and external partners in a matrixed environment.
Maintain ethical practice, accountability, and a commitment to shared success.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.