Nursing Lecturer Pool

Location: San José Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

Department Summary: The Valley Foundation School of Nursing is a department within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School offers Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing education programs. The programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The School also has a Wound and Ostomy, Foot and Nail program and several Nurse Managed Centers in the community. The School emphasizes the use of clinical simulation in its programs. The campus is also poised to strengthen our connection to the surrounding San José and Silicon Valley communities further fulfilling our social justice mission of access, equity, opportunity and success. Visit our website https://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/. Brief Description of Duties The part-time lecturer position is pursuant to faculty approval as required by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, and University Personnel. Responsibilities are to teach undergraduate (BSN, RN‑BSN) or graduate (MS and/or DNP) courses. Additional responsibilities may include a combination of classroom, online, and clinical teaching. Further responsibilities include a commitment to teaching and participation in evidence‑based practice; maintaining clinical expertise; advising students; and effective team collaboration within the School of Nursing.

Other Duties: Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in nursing (Baccalaureate degree may be accepted with five years of clinical experience) which includes coursework in nursing and nursing education. A minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience providing direct patient care. Possession of, or eligibility for, RN licensure in California. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well in teams. Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners. Demonstrated sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. Lecturer A (LA), Master’s in Nursing in progress; or BS in Nursing plus at least 5 years professional experience Lecturer B (LB), Master’s in Nursing and 5 years of professional work experience Lecturer C (LC), Doctorate; or Master’s degree in Nursing with extensive clinical and academic experience Lecturer D (LD), a Doctorate degree (health‑related) Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of teaching experience in a registered nurse education program, clinical instruction, precepting nursing students, or precepting new hires. Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, see University Policy S21-2. Anticipated starting salary: L‑A / Range 2 – $5507 – $5959 L‑B / Range 3 – $6221 – $7481 L‑C / Range 4 – $6825 – $9431 L‑D / Range 5 – $8593 – $10347 Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time AY faculty – part‑time rates are prorated. Application Procedure CV Cover Letter List of at least three (3) references Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach This is a continuing open position. Inquiries may be directed to Lisa Rauch, DNP, APHA‑BC, RN, Director of The Valley Foundation School of Nursing; 408‑924‑1347; lisa.rauch@sjsu.edu Employment Conditions Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). The faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as CSA are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.