Family Nurse Practitioner Instructor

Department Summary
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing offers a Master's degree, in the concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner. This is one of two graduate programs offered in the School of Nursing. The program will eventually be integrated into the Doctor of Nursing Practice program for a terminal degree. The program is 2.5 years (including summer).

Brief Description of Duties

Teaches Family Nurse Practitioner Course Content
Collaborates in maintaining Program and Course Outcomes
Participates in program level meetings
Collaborates to design or modify course content and teaching strategies
Follows the syllabus as the basis for instruction
Conducts face-to-face teaching on onsite days
Follows minimal teaching expectations of faculty (grading, office hours, etc.)
Faculty evaluator for site supervision of clinical students
Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Conduct all classes as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).
Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Administrative Role

Updates course requirements according to National Guidelines
Coordinate with healthcare practitioners and preceptors
Assists with locating clinical sites for student practicum
Documents, organize and gather accreditation data

Required Qualifications

A graduate degree in nursing or a related field.
National Board certification as a nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
California RN Licensure and a California Nurse Practitioner licenses (NP) or APRN, recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Five years of nursing experience.
Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Course candidate /faculty should have experience in didactic and clinical instruction beyond patient education/preceptor roles.
Family Nurse Practitioner certification

Campus Security Authority
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at .

Salary Range - Commensurate with experience within ranks established by the .

Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

CV
Cover Letter
List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. 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.
This appointment is governed by the appropriate rules of the University, by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), specifically CBA Article 21 or Article 40, and by the rules and regulations of the Trustees of the California State University (CSU). The University reserves the right to cancel or modify appointments based on department and student needs. This appointment is for special sessions or summer employment, not for state supported academic year (AY) employment. This appointment carries no guarantee of reappointment.

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