Assistant or Associate Professor in School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Department of Nursing and Health Sciences

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Job no: 552583

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

(Tenure-Track) Assistant or Associate Professor

Starting August, 2026

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution; as such, we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity, and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

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.

Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.

We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Faculty Responsibilities

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.

Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students.

Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period, the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

The School

Having surpassed our 50th year of educating nurses in this community, we are proud to be acknowledged in the top 10 Nursing programs in the country. The School offers a variety of campus-based programs, fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). These include a traditional pre-licensure BSN, post-licensure BSN, and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, requiring a full spectrum of teaching content and expertise across multiple modalities. We are in the process of developing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Students are educated to practice in a variety of settings, including community health agencies, advanced practice settings, and acute care settings, with a focus on underserved communities. Active community partnerships support consistent clinical rotation sites for students and offer additional service-learning opportunities, yielding mutually beneficial experiences for agency, student, and faculty. All program courses and descriptions may be found on the nursing website and in the SSU course catalog .

The faculty in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences have collaboratively identified and defined our collective core values that guide our nursing philosophy and pedagogy .

• Integrity
  
• Love
  
• Equity
  
• Accountability
  
• Courage
  

• Reflexivity
  

A dedicated team of professionals, the Nursing faculty have co-created a collegial and collaborative culture where individuals are invited and expected to contribute in the identification and achievement of school goals and activities. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity, curriculum and policies are frequently reviewed and updated to reflect a strong social justice lens. Faculty are supported to develop skills in working across all teaching settings including lecture, clinical, skills, and simulation, promoting student engagement in both face-to-face and online modalities. Opportunities for leadership and growth among faculty are available in a variety of areas, and mentoring is actively offered and encouraged.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the School’s web page at:

Nursing.Sonoma.edu

Duties of the Position

The individual chosen for the position will teach in the MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program, the undergraduate BSN program, or both. The preferred clinical emphasis is Psych/Mental Health, but all areas will be considered.

Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant(s) will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning management systems, such as Canvas, as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with the evaluation of students and curriculum development in undergraduate and graduate education. This is a campus-based program and while some of the instruction is delivered remotely to students, faculty will have an office on campus and engage in campus-based events and activities.

The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty are expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research, specifically as it enhances teaching.

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Sonoma State School of Nursing team. Faculty are expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as well as offering evidence based information across the curriculum through professional development and/or practice as required.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.

Rank and Salary

Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $95,000 - $103,956 for assistant professor, and $108,000 - $113,172 for associate professor. New appointments are not eligible for tenure.

To be recommended for advanced rank at the time of hire or after hire, the successful candidate must provide evidence that they meet criteria based on the School Standards , including a substantial record of teaching in higher education, scholarship, and service commensurate with the faculty role described within the university and the School Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion criteria, ( http://academicaffairs.sonoma.edu/faculty-affairs/tenured-faculty/re-appointment-tenure-promotion ).

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter (approx. 2 pages):
  
  • Description of how you meet job requirements
    
  • Commitment to stated SSU Nursing Core Values
    
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate)
  
• Student Evaluations (if applicant has taught in higher ed previously)
  
• Statement of Research Interest (one page maximum)
  
• Teaching Philosophy (one page maximum)
  
• Three (3) references listed on the CV (will be contacted directly by the search committee)
  

Required Qualifications

• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License in California, or eligible to obtain the license by the date of hire
  
• Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent health-related field
  
• Doctorate in Nursing or related field (completion by time of appointment in August 2026)
  
• Clinical recency that fulfills California Board of Nursing requirements as outlined in section 1425 of the California Code of Regulations.
  

Candidates who apply to teach in the graduate program must have an NP license and national certification as an NP, and demonstrate clinical recency according to the California Board of Nursing requirements.

Candidates who apply to teach in the undergraduate nursing program must meet clinical recency requirements for at least one BRN established content area(s); ie psych/mental health, medical/surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics/maternal child, geriatrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical currency in Psych/Mental Health
• Nurse Practitioner who can teach in both BSN and MSN programs
• Simulation education experience

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

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 the 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.

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 .

Application Deadline

First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:

School Chair: Dr. Krista Altaker

School Chair Email: krista.altaker@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.

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 education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

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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Advertised: Oct 16 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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