Assistant Professor, Tenure-track

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) PhD in Nursing, DNSc, DSN, or DNP; or (2) doctorate in a related field and Master’s Degree in Nursing. Current relevant clinical experience in the specialty area is required. The candidate should meet the criteria for California Board of Registered Nursing clinical instruction and teaching in their specialty area. The candidate should possess or be eligible for a California R.N. license. Candidates should demonstrate a record of or potential for scholarly activity, involving students whenever possible, as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.
Sincere interest in participating in research and other scholarly pursuits is required.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: State certification,national certification and furnishing number in specialty area as appropriate to specialty area, and the ability to teach collaboratively at both the undergraduate and graduate level through the DNP level are preferred. Previous effective collegiate teaching, including the use of simulation experience, web-based and distance learning delivery methods are preferred. Active participation in professional organizations and experience as an advanced practice nurse in a specialty area are desired.

DUTIES: In addition to course preparation and classroom and clinical teaching in a variety of programs in the School of Nursing, duties include student advisement, curriculum development and evaluation, scholarly activity, and committee service in the School of Nursing, College of Health & Human Services, and the University.

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.

SALARY RANGE: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (note: official transcripts will be requiredof all finalists at the time of on-campus interviews), three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form:
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2013 and continue until position is filled. Address application, required documentation and/or requests for information to:

Dr. Cynthia B. Hughes
Professor and Director, School of Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8171
(323) 343-4700

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.