Associate or Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director

Associate or Full Professor

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director

School of Nursing

College of Health, Human Services, & Nursing

Position Description

The School of Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (12-month) with the appointment starting in Fall 2024.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

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The Position

Applications are being accepted for a 12-month, tenured Associate or full Professor rank position to serve as the Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

The assigned academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.The University seeks an outstanding, innovative, faculty member for the School;

one who is committed to promoting and fostering excellence in leadership, teaching, scholarship and service.In particular, the School is seeking applicants that possess academic program administrative experience in administering a DNP program.

It is important that the candidate have experience in developing curricula, policies and procedures and evaluation systems that meet accreditation requirements for DNP programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• National Certification in a field of interest in Nursing
• Experience as an academic program administrator
• Earned Doctorate in Nursing or in a related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed the doctorate by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of experience in undergraduate, graduate and / or doctoral nursing education
• Valid and active unencumbered California Registered Nurse License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operations of a DNP program
• Evidence of scholarship / research activities and scholarly, peer reviewed publications

How to Apply

A completed on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit .

Application Deadline Date :

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in May 2024. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than April 30, 2024 :

• Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• Cover letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)
• A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)
• A Statement on Research (2 pages maximum)
• Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative / Scholarly Activity
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)
• Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.

This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process.

They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.

For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned / awarded / conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies.

The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States.

The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to

Additional Information

The anticipated hiring salary range for this position is $9,700 to $11,500 per month. Please see anticipated hiring salary ranges for the specific classifications below :

The Associate Professor (12-month) classification salary range is $7,102 to $15,145 per month (12 monthly payments per year);

The anticipated hiring salary range is $9,700 to $10,250 per month.

The Professor (12-month) classification salary range is $8,964 to $15,864 per month (12 monthly payments per year); The anticipated hiring salary range is $11,200 to $11,500 per month.

This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department / discipline.

Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases.

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes : health / vision / dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee waiver;

access to campus child care; and a defined benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities.

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Background Check

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.

CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the .

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to

revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Closing Statement

CSUDH 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.

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Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources’ Office (310) 243-3771.

Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3639.

Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the .

The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking, Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property.

Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article 9.

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