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Pool for Part-time Lecturer, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

• Job no: 557313
• Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
• Location: Sonoma
• Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Faculty Employment Opportunity - Lecturer

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.

Prospective applicants: nursing.sonoma.edu

Duties of the Position

• Providing effective classroom, clinical or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter and learners.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations.
• Assisting and evaluating students, supporting students with accommodations, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours.
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching‑learning methods and materials as outlined by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures.
• Representing program, maintaining, and developing clinical partnerships for the hospital/community/primary care placements as an ambassador for positive representation of Sonoma State University School of Nursing.
• Meeting with managers and staff in agencies for orientation and coordination of instruction.
• Ongoing evaluation of student clinical competencies following course and program objectives and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all records are collected and maintained as required by CA BRN, CCNE, and University policies.
• Participating in course, team, program and departmental meetings and professional development activities in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required.
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned content and or practice area of responsibility.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate and receptive to feedback.

Required Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING REQUIREMENTS

Prelicensure:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing (Master’s preferred) and one year of full‑time continuous experience in the last five years as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care in the area assigned to teach or one academic year of RN‑level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area.
• Current and unencumbered RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• Appointment is subject to CA BRN approval.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification and immunizations as required by the clinical agency.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.

Post-licensure:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing (Master’s preferred) and one year of related professional experience.
• Current and unencumbered RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.

GRADUATE LEVEL TEACHING REQUIREMENTS FNP Program:

A Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or related field and national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner; and

• At least one year of current and related nurse practitioner experience.
• Current and unencumbered RN and NP license issued by the CA BRN.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and the campus community.

Rank and Salary

Full‑time is a 15‑unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month.
• The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part‑time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement (include alignment with School Core Values).
• Contact Information for 3 References.
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate).

Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the School:

• Temporary Faculty with three‑year appointments do not need to reapply.
• Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re‑Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.

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.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: nursing.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.

Our Commitment

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

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

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. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

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 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.

Education Code 89521

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Annual Reports & Safety Information

Sonoma State University’s Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Advertised: April 20, 2026 (10:15 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled