Assistant Professor, Pediatric Nursing

San Francisco State University, School of Nursing offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track

Assistant Professor position in Pediatric Nursing beginning August 2026. We seek a

colleague whose teaching and research interests include pediatric nursing and / or nursing

education. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated

commitment through their research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence

of our academic nursing programs, experience and interest in simulation and an APRN

background.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. or DNP in nursing or related area from an accredited program, and a BSN or MSN

if a doctoral degree is not in nursing. Terminal degree must be completed by the first

day of employment.

registered nurse within the last five years

students

About San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building

on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to

undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and

integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and

reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a

global perspective.

Mission Statement

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We

deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse

community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic

Planning website to learn more.

About the Department

The School of Nursing educates and empowers nurses to be agents of change to transform

health care. We commit to co-create change by deconstructing, disrupting, and dismantling

systems of oppression through the nursing profession. We have over 50 years of experience in

nursing education and offer a wide range of nursing programs. We have programs that will

assist the student to become a professional nurse with a BSN and programs that will assist

experienced nurses to continue with specialized advanced practice. We currently have over 500

students advancing through our six programs. Our faculty includes skilled clinicians and advanced practice registered nurses as well as outstanding scholars and educators. Faculty have designed rigorous curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with innovative classroom, clinical, simulation and community experiences to prepare our students to promote health and alleviate suffering for the global community of the 21st century.

Responsibilities

The position requires graduate and / or undergraduate teaching in pediatric

nursing, mentoring and advising graduate and / or undergraduate students, developing an active

ongoing scholarship program in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service

assignments.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is

$98,000 to $101,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year).

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California

Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite

sex and / or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work

Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load

may be available. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.