Nursing Assistant/Associate Professor

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: Fresno

Overview

The School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Fresno is accepting applications for one tenure-track position in the area of Medical Surgical Nursing at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank with a fall 2026 start date.

The successful candidate will be involved in teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level courses (depending on qualifications), advising students, conducting research in areas of specialization, and participating in department, college, and university-level committees.

The individual may be called upon to teach in a variety of modalities, including laboratory, simulation, and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and /or web-based instruction.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) and an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in nursing or a related field is required for appointment to a tenure-track position.
  
  
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered.
  
  The doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2026.
  
  

Required Experience:

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
  
• Current RN licensure in California by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or the candidate must be eligible for licensure and possess licensure by time of hire, with BRN approval of faculty in the assigned area of specialization (Medical Surgical Nursing).
  
  
• The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to form productive working relationships between the College and a wide variety of community agencies.
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• National certification in an area of specialization.
  
  
• Candidates with a history of attracting external funding and evidence of collaboration with other research scientists are highly desirable.
  
  
• Experience teaching at the baccalaureate, master’s, and/or doctoral levels.
  
  
• Active participation or leadership roles within the profession of Nursing or relevant professional organizations is preferred.
  
  
• Experience with teaching in an online mode, laboratory simulation instruction, successful research, publications, and/or experience in outcomes assessment and/or service learning.
  
  

Application Procedures

For full consideration applications should be submitted by January 14 th , 2026.

Review of applications will begin on January 15 th , 2026.

If it chooses, the committee may review applications submitted after this date.

This position automatically closes on March 31, 2026.

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Attach the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications
• List of three professional references

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within designated deadline.

The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)
• Copy of RN license and certifications (if applicable)

Committee Information and Search Process

Search Chair: Dr. Talar Terzian-Chekian
School of Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
Email:

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention.

We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.