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POSITION:

FULL TIME LECTURER IN THE SCHOOL OF NURSING: The School of Nursing invites applications for a temporary lecturer appointment. Candidates selected will teach 30 units each academic year in the School of Nursing. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a Masters of Science in Nursing and meet one of the BRN faculty approved areas (pediatrics, obstetrics, medical-surgical, psych-mental health, or geriatrics) for instruction, one year of instructional experience, and at least one year of direct patient care. The candidate must have a current and unobstructed California RN license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Provider Certification, and satisfactorily complete the CSU background check.

In addition to the minimum experience, the candidate should posses managerial, organizational, and strong interpersonal communication skills. The candidate should have technological and computer skills sufficient to participate and direct classroom and virtual learning activities with IT support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should have knowledge and skills related to teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation; and the ability to work with clinical partners and stakeholders for clinical placements. The preferred candidate would have instructional experience in simulation, two years of teaching experience and one year of leadership with oversight of faculty at the college level or nurses within an agency.

A current and unobstructed California RN license and BRN faculty approval in one of the areas (pediatrics, obstetrics, medical-surgical, psych-mental health, or geriatrics) for instruction.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.

A complete application must include an application letter qualifying your interest and preferences for courses to teach. Applications must include names, addresses and telephone numbers of references, a current curriculum vitae and unofficial copies of college transcripts.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is based on qualifications and experience.  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.

• Range 2
• Range 3

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: 

At California State University, Stanislaus, we believe in educating nurses who lead with compassion, excellence, and purpose. Our School of Nursing is a vibrant and supportive community that blends innovation, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to student success.
We are thrilled to be expanding our reach and impact with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Stockton, designed to foster collaboration, hands-on learning, and innovation in nursing education. Our cutting-edge simulation laboratories on both the Turlock and Stockton campuses provide students and faculty with immersive, high-fidelity learning environments that mirror real-world healthcare settings, empowering future nurses to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical excellence in a safe, supportive space.
We invite dynamic nurse educators to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position and join us in shaping the future of nursing in California's Central Valley and beyond. The individual selected for this position may teach across all programs within the School of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical courses, while also engaging in research, creative activities, and service to the University, all essential for retention, promotion, and tenure.
As part of the California State University system, our faculty enjoy outstanding benefits, including comprehensive health and retirement plans, generous paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and access to tuition fee waivers for eligible employees and their dependents. At Stan State, you'll find not just a job, but a community that values your growth, your contributions, and your passion for teaching.

CAMPUS & AREA:

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding 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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.