Clinical Faculty in Nursing

Fresno Pacific University

Clinical Faculty in Nursing

  • Institution: Fresno Pacific University
  • Institution Type: Four-Year/Advanced Degree (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)
  • Location: Fresno, California, USA
  • Website: www.fresno.edu
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Clinical Faculty in Nursing

  • Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, California, USA
  • Hourglass IconJob Post Expiration: October 31, 2024
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Job TitleClinical Faculty in Nursing

Position TypeFull Time

Job Category Faculty

Salary Range $ 67,400.00-99,150.00

Location Fresno, California, USA

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Job Description

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Anticipated hiring salary range:  $67,400.00-$99,150.00 annually

Department Summary: 
Fresno Pacific University’s growing nursing program invites applications for a nursing educator with expertise in medical-surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics to join a visionary team as it builds new programs.  The current BRN-approved and CCNE accredited programs include a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for traditional undergraduates (TUG) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus.  This nursing faculty member will work with a talented team of faculty and university leadership to expand innovative and Christ-centered service to those underserved in the community.

Culture:

  • Be in agreement with the university’s Confession of Faith, found here, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
  • Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
  • Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
  • All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
  • A steadfast commitment to the “The Fresno Pacific University Idea” and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.

Duties:

  • Teach in the baccalaureate program(s).  Area of specialization is open but must be able to teach in one or more of the following areas:  med-surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and/or geriatrics.
  • Develop curriculum in area of expertise.
  • Direct and indirect supervision of students in diverse clinical settings.
  • Coordination of clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the faculty team within the academic level assigned.
  • Evaluation of students in class and clinical/lab settings.
  • Regular communication with students regarding their progress.
  • Maintenance of student academic records.
  • Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student-faculty collaborative research.
  • Mentor and advise nursing students.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Clinical position with a requirement of a master’s degree, OR
  • Tenure-track position with a requirement of a terminal degree (or completion of a terminal degree (PhD or DNP) as a requisite for continued employment
  • Minimum of one (1) year direct patient RN experience within the previous five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in one of the following area(s):  med-surg, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics.
  • Current clinical experience or one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience and ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
  • Equivalent of one (1) year teaching experience which can be met by:
    • Teaching one (1) year in a pre- or post-licensure RN program OR
    • Completion of post BSN education courses that includes practice in teaching registered nurses given by an accredited college.
  • Unrestricted and unencumbered current California Registered Nurse license.
  • Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at a collegiate level.
  • Must be open to teaching in both traditional undergraduate and accelerated degree programs both in-person and online (or in hybrid, Hi-Flex format).
  • Commitment to quality undergraduate instruction with attention to student success as an indicator of academic excellence.
  • Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment.
  • Evidence of passion for student mentoring.
  • Record or promise of scholarly achievement.
  • Able to learn and navigate technology, course management systems, and virtual learning environments such as Canvas, ATI, or Typhon.
  • Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

  • Doctoral degree
  • Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate.
  • Bilingual and multicultural competencies.

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statements: brief statement (1 page or less) on each of the following topics:
    • Philosophy of Education
    • Relationship & Commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church
    • Relating Christian faith to discipline and teaching
    • Diversity Rationale
  • Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Pastoral Letter
    • This person should have extensive knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
  • Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
  • Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
  • Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
  • Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

  • This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
  • Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
Fresno Pacific University is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. FPU connects every student’s untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. FPU offers undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3,500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities—master’s category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include FPU on their “Best Value” and “Best Bang for the Buck” lists, U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific Idea at fresno.edu/about/fpu_idea.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu.  As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

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