Faculty in Nursing, Director of MSN

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To: Dean
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, tenure track, 11-month appointment
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Start Date: 07/01/2025


Department/School Summary:
Fresno Pacific University’s growing nursing program invites applications for a nursing educator with expertise in obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, -or- geriatrics to join a visionary team as it builds new programs. The current BRN-approved and CCNE accredited programs include a RN–to–BSN program, a pre-licensure BSN program for traditional undergraduates (TUG), and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus. This nursing faculty member will work with a talented team of faculty and university leadership to expand innovative and Christ-centered service to those underserved in the community.

Essential Functions

• Teach primarily in the graduate program. The area of specialization is open.
• Develop curriculum in the area of expertise.
• Direct and indirect supervision of students in diverse clinical settings.
• Evaluation of students in class and clinical/lab settings.
• Regular communication with students regarding their progress.
• Maintenance of student academic records.
• Pursue an active scholarly professional development agenda while promoting a focus on student-faculty collaborative research.
• Mentor and advise nursing students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Other job duties as assigned

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