What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor in School of Nursing and Health Sciences position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The individual chosen for the position will teach in the MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program, the undergraduate BSN program, or both. The preferred clinical emphasis is Psych/Mental Health, but all areas will be considered.
Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant(s) will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning management systems, such as Canvas, as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with the evaluation of students and curriculum development in undergraduate and graduate education. This is a campus-based program and while some of the instruction is delivered remotely to students, faculty will have an office on campus and engage in campus-based events and activities.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty are expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research, specifically as it enhances teaching.
In addition, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Sonoma State School of Nursing team. Faculty are expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as well as offering evidence based information across the curriculum through professional development and/or practice as required.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Posted On 10/27/2025 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Sonoma State University Job Location Rohnert Park, CA
The individual chosen for the position will teach in the MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program, the undergraduate BSN program, or both. The preferred clinical emphasis is Psych/Mental Health, but all areas will be considered.
Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant(s) will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning management systems, such as Canvas, as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with the evaluation of students and curriculum development in undergraduate and graduate education. This is a campus-based program and while some of the instruction is delivered remotely to students, faculty will have an office on campus and engage in campus-based events and activities.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty are expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research, specifically as it enhances teaching.
In addition, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Sonoma State School of Nursing team. Faculty are expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as well as offering evidence based information across the curriculum through professional development and/or practice as required.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Posted On 10/27/2025 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Sonoma State University Job Location Rohnert Park, CA
