Hiring Department Summary:
The School of Nursing provides excellent and innovative undergraduate and graduate nursing education designed to meet the needs of a diverse community. Students are prepared for roles in nursing as clinicians, advocates, researchers, educators, and leaders in the changing health care system.

The School of Nursing (SON) transforms health care through innovative nursing education, community partnerships, and policy engagement. We believe that the SON serves its students and the society at large by creating an environment in which faculty and students pursue the knowledge of nursing practice guided by the following core values:

• Caring
• Integrity
• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Equity
• Leadership

For more information about this department: https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/nursing/
WhySacState: https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-advancement/why-sac-state.html

Essential Duties
Duties will include:
(1) Classroom management and instruction in the specialty area – Mental Health nursing
(2) Direct supervision of students in community and agency based settings
(3) Participation in course and program curriculum revision and development
(4) Team teaching, including organizational abilities required for leading lecture and clinical courses
(5) Effective and clear communication, verbally and in writing with faculty, students, staff, and clients
(6) Student advising within the major
(7) Engaging in scholarly activities
(8) Serving on School, College, and University committees; assist with Nursing school licensing and accreditation
(9) Providing service to the community of Sacramento and the professional community at large.

In the School of Nursing, many technologies are used. All courses contain an online component, and some lecture courses are entirely web-based. Quality Matters or similar certification encouraged. Applicants must possess the willingness to adapt their teaching strategies accordingly to meet the diverse needs of students. Because clinical placement is variable, direct supervision of students in the community or an agency setting may occur at any time of the day, and on any day of the week. Clinical shifts may exceed eight hours. Applicants should be prepared to have teaching assignments or committee commitments four or five days a week.

Required Qualifications
The School of Nursing encourage applicants who are transitioning from non-academic careers and who are committed to building an equitable and diverse scholarly learning environment. The School of Nursing reminds applicants that it is only necessary to meet the required qualifications in order to apply.

Education:
- For appointment to an Academic Tenure Track position, a terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or a Master’s degree in Nursing and a terminal degree in a related discipline is required. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. If ABD, candidate will be required to complete the doctoral degree by June 2022

- For appointment to a Clinical Tenure Track position, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Position conversion to an academic tenure track may be requested if a doctoral degree is completed.

- Demonstrate interest in contributing, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

- Be eligible for licensure by California Board of Registered Nursing. Licensure must be granted prior to the start of employment.

- Graduate preparation/coursework in the area of teaching specialization (mental nursing)

- Ability to work with a diverse campus community both students and colleagues and integrate diversity issues into the curriculum

- Minimum 1 year cumulative clinical and/or teaching experience in mental health nursing

- Minimum of 1 year recent clinical experience as an RN or instructor in the last 5 years.

The position requires the applicant to possess a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete and sign the University’s vehicle use form. For further information on driving requirements, please visit http://www.csus.edu/aba/risk-management/driving-on-university-business.html.

If selected for the position, candidates must complete and pass a background screen and drug test in order to satisfy clinical agency requirements. Failure to complete this drug test may affect teaching assignments within the School of Nursing at Sacramento State.

Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- An earned doctorate in Nursing.

Special Knowledge and Abilities, and Experience:
- Graduate preparation in curriculum and instruction that is global in perspective
- Ability to choose and implement appropriate technologies for enhancing student learning; can teach from multiple theoretical and disciplinary approaches
- Experience with simulation technology
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and students on diverse community projects and in creating inclusive classrooms
- Experience with, or knowledge of, a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives to meet diverse student needs
- Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience as an RN or instructor in the last 5 years
- Graduate preparation in leadership and/or community nursing
- A record of scholarly activities; particularly if applying for the Academic Tenure Track
- Active involvement in professional and community organizations
- Training in online teaching such as Quality Matters certificates

Appointment Specifics
Sacramento State faculty teach two 16 week semesters and have
approximately one month off between semesters, late December/January, and also the summer months off June to late August. Salary for the two semesters of work is
paid over 12 months. Salary is dependent on education and experience and starts at $68,000/yr. We offer a comprehensive pension and benefits package.

Additional Application Instructions
A LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY TO THIS POSTING CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING UNDER “Documents Needed to Apply”

-Cover letter can include a statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests. It should demonstrate a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching and mentoring.

-Separate documents may be uploaded in the respective spaces under “Optional Documents.”

-When providing references, please use professional references ONLY.

-Official transcripts and a professional portfolio will be required if invited for an interview. The Portfolio should present materials that are pertinent to teaching or to clinical practice. The Portfolio: evidences logical organization and, if varied, contains tabs or an index; reflects knowledge of the subject matter that was current at the time at which the item in the portfolio was prepared; is actually a portfolio, as opposed to a scrapbook or journal. For instructional material, it is inclusive of the steps of a lesson plan or of modern educational practice in nursing, for instance, learning objectives, course script, PowerPoint, outlines, lecture notes, exam questions, discussion board questions, term paper descriptions, class participation objectives, in-class activities, grading rubrics, film/video content, coherence with external body expectations such as NCLEX sample items. For clinical exemplars, it maintains confidentiality and anonymity.

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California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the California State University Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/disability-parental-leave.html#reasonable-accommodations-interactive-process .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Faculty Diversity Statement
Sacramento is one of the most diverse and integrated major cities in the country, and Sacramento State is committed to providing a quality education for all of our region’s students. Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. Sacramento State is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).