San Jose State University - San Jose, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY Subject to Budgetary Approval
Department: The Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Specialization: OPEN
Job Opening ID (JOID): 24893
Rank: Assistant Professor, DNP program, Tenure Track

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San Jose State University invites applications for two full-time tenure
track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level for the DNP program beginning Fall 2019. Candidates for
the position must have experience that is consistent with the DNP program goals and must demonstrate a strong
commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, particularly including expertise in online pedagogy and the
use of technology. The potential for expanding a currently active research program in the candidate's area of
specialization is also required.
Required Qualifications: A Doctorate in nursing or the relevant field of expertise (e.g. DNSc, DrPH, EdD, DNP,
PhD, DHS) is required for appointment. For RN applicants, a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing is required
with a Master's degree that includes coursework in nursing, nursing education or administration. Possession of, or
eligibility for, RN licensure in California is also required. Faculty with expertise in statistics, epidemiology, or
information technology who are not RNs will also be considered for relevant courses. Applicants must have
experience in graduate education and excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to
work well with teams. Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a
multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other
comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications: One year of teaching experience in a DNP nurse education program is preferred.
Previous experience in development of new courses at the Master's or doctoral level is preferred with attention to
the DNP Essentials as well as experience in working with accreditation or regulatory agencies. For RN applicants,
national certification in at least one specialty. Experience in online teaching, informatics and/or information
technology, health care policy, and advanced practice as a nurse practitioner and/or clinical nurse specialist. An
established pattern of scholarly and professional achievements (e.g., research, publications, presentations). The
successful candidate will provide leadership and vision for future curriculum development. Applicants will
demonstrate team work.
Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include: participation with DNP program faculty in planning, development,
implementation and evaluation of the DNP program; curriculum development and implementation in online
courses; academic advisement for assigned DNP students; participation in screening of DNP program applicants;
DNP program meetings and department/school/campus committees as assigned; participation directly in DNP
Scholarly Project development and/or DNP Committee activities; advancement of the DNP role through scholarly
activities.
Teaching responsibilities will include primarily online teaching with one on campus intensive session each
semester. Further responsibilities include a commitment to teaching and participation in evidence-based practice
and advanced nursing research; maintaining clinical expertise. Teaching effectiveness, scholarly/professional
achievement, and service to students and university are required for retention, tenure, and promotion. Candidate
San Jose State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San Jose State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated
reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must
be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position. The latest San Jose State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and Security Report is available.
You may request a copy of San Jose State University's annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at
(408) 924-2222 or by visiting the University Police Department website at (http://www.sjsu.edu/police.

must address the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary
language and academic preparation - through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 15, 2019
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedure: For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching interests/ philosophy, research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact
information addressed to Colleen O'Leary-Kelley, PhD, RN, Director, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing to
https://apply.interfolio.com/59535.
Include contact telephone number(s), fax number, and email address in your correspondence. The application
review will commence on February 21, 2019. The position remains open until filled.
Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing is in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School offers
Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing education programs. The programs are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing. The School also has a Wound and Ostomy program and several Nurse Managed Centers in the
community. The School has an emphasis in the use of clinical simulation in its programs. The School's web site is
www.sjsu.edu/nursing and the contact phone number is 408-924-3176.
This position is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in a career at an institution that is a national leader
in graduating URM students. San Jose State University has achieved HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and
AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution) designation; 40% of our
student population are first generation students and 38% are Pell-qualified. As a result, the university is ranked
fourth nationally in increasing student upward mobility.
San Jose State University is California's oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the
southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San Jose (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley
high technology research and development center. Many of California's most popular national, recreational, and
cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San Jose State University
enrolls approximately 32,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The
University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community
can benefit from multiple ethnic, gender, and other perspectives.

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