Department Of Nursing
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty,
Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association
Department of Nursing
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)
Our Commitment
Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The University
Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.
The Department
The Nursing Department at Sonoma State University prepares students for entry into the nursing profession as a RN-BSN or an APRN. Programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Depending on the program, graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses, obtain Public Health Nursing certification, or national certification for Family Nurse Practitioners.
Candidates being considered for teaching assignments shall be required to undergo and pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check(s), in accordance with hospital or agency policies. Each nursing faculty member shall participate in an orientation program, including but not limited to the program's curriculum, policies and procedures, strategies for teaching and students’ supervision and evaluation.
Sonoma State University Department of Nursing strives to embrace diversity in all forms: it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. Our copy of our Racial and Social Justice statement is available at https://nursing.sonoma.edu/about-us/racial-social-justice-statement.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at:
https://nursing.sonoma.edu/
Duties of the Position
Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be assigned to part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Duties for Nursing pool instructors include roles and responsibilities that support the tenure/tenure track faculty leads of programs in:
- Providing effective classroom, clinical or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter and learners.
- Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations.
- Assisting and evaluating students, supporting students with accommodations, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours.
- Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials as outlined by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Contributing to development of program policies and procedures.
- Representing program, maintaining, and developing clinical partnerships for the hospital/ community placements as an ambassador for positive representation of Sonoma State University Department of Nursing.
- Meeting with managers and staff in clinical/community agencies for orientation and coordination of instruction.
- Ongoing evaluation of student clinical competencies following course, program objectives and adhering to policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that all records are collected and maintained as required by CA BRN, CCNE, and University policies.
- Participating in course, team, program and departmental meetings and professional development activities in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required.
- Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned content and or practice area of responsibility.
- Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate and receptive to feedback.
Professional Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
Prelicensure: A Master's degree in Nursing and one (1) year of full-time continuous experience in the last five (5) years as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care in the area assigned to teach or one (1) academic year of RN-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area; and
- Current and unencumbered RN license issued by the CA BRN
- Appointment is subject to CA BRN approval
- Current and valid CPR/BLS certification and immunizations as required by the clinical agency
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.
Post-licensure:
- A Master's degree in Nursing and (1) one year of related professional experience
- Current and unencumbered RN license issued by the CA BRN
- Current and valid CPR/BLS certification
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.
GRADUATE LEVEL TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
FNP Program:
A Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing or related field and national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner; and
- At least (1) one year of current and related nurse practitioner experience
- Current and unencumbered RN and NP license issued by the CA BRN
- Current and valid CPR/BLS certification
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.
Rank and Salary
Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
- The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
- Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
- Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
- Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.
Please submit:
- Application letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Diversity statement
- Contact information for three professional references
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:
- Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.
- Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Dr. Anna Valdez
valdeann@sonoma.edu
Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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