Faculty in Nursing, Assistant Director of BSN

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

Department: Health Sciences in School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To: Sciences Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty, Term Appointment, 9-month appointment
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Start Date: October 1, 2024

 

Fresno Pacific University’s nursing program is looking for a dedicated nursing educator to join our forward-thinking team. We are seeking an individual with specialized expertise in med-surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, or geriatrics. Our programs, which are BRN-approved and CCNE-accredited, include a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for traditional undergraduates and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a talented group of faculty and university leadership to deliver innovative, Christ-centered service to underserved communities. 

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 while 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. 

Role
 

• Assist the BSN Program Director in the overall administration of the pre-licensure BSN program, including curriculum development, accreditation processes, and program evaluation.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical placements. 
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and orienting nursing faculty and staff.
• Assist with faculty schedules and arranging substitutions or substitutes in areas of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval.
• Oversee student admissions, progression, and retention strategies.
• Participate in budget planning and resource allocation for the program.
• Develop and deliver course content for pre-licensure BSN students. 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.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Coordinate clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the faculty team.
• Evaluate students in class and clinical/lab settings.
• Communicate regularly with students regarding their progress.
• Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student-faculty collaborative research.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development activities.

Required:
 

• Possess an earned terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Candidates with a master’s degree or those nearing completion of a terminal degree may also be considered. All faculty members are required to have, or be willing to complete, a terminal degree.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian faith and align with Fresno Pacific University's mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning.
• Hold or be able to acquire a clear (unrestricted and unencumbered) and active California Registered Nurse license.
• Promote a collegial and collaborative environment in interactions with students, staff, and faculty.

Preferred:
 

• A clear (unrestricted and unencumbered) and active California Registered Nurse license.
• Specialization in at least one clinical area: medical-surgical, critical care, OB/Women’s Health, Pediatric, Geriatric, or Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Demonstrated effective academic and administrative leadership within BSN, RN-to-BSN, and/or MSN programs.
• Proven experience in teaching and curriculum development, with potential for excellence in collegiate-level instruction.
• A record or demonstrated potential for scholarly achievement, suitable for a tenure-track position.
• Experience with licensing and accreditation processes, specifically with the California BRN and/or CCNE.
• Experience as a California BRN-approved program director or assistant program director is highly desirable.

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 accommodation for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with the law.

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)
• Two (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.

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.