Position: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Type: Tenure-Track, Full-Time Academic Year: 2027-28 Available: Fall 2027
Location: Department of Nursing
College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Contact: Dr. Heidi He
Search and Screening Committee Chair, Department of Nursing
hhe@csub.edu
661-654-3112
Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by January 20th, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.
University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Schools in the West and #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in Master's Universities, #17 in Best Bang for the Buck: West, and #44 in Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington Monthly, 2025), #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University HQ, 2025).
Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Nursing within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
College Information: The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) houses eight departments including Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer & Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics and Engineering, and Public Health. NSME prepares students to become skilled professionals and leaders in STEM and healthcare through transformative degree programs, cutting-edge research, personalized education and hands-on experiences provided by caring, dedicated faculty and staff. The College is committed to serving the local community, being leaders in innovation, applying knowledge to real-world situations, and providing a supportive learning environment where our students thrive and grow.
Department Information: The CSU Bakersfield (CSUB) Department of Nursing offers four nursing programs: the Traditional BSN, RN-BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice–Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP), and Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN-DNP) programs.
Admissions standards and ranking criteria for each program are established by the Undergraduate or Graduate Program Committee, and cohorts are composed of the highest-ranking candidates. Graduates of the Traditional BSN and RN-BSN programs provide a strong pool of applicants for admission to the DNP programs. In addition, the former MSN-FNP program contributed to the preparation of advanced practice nurses, further strengthening the department’s legacy of graduate-level workforce development.
The CSUB BSN programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The DNP program is approved by the university and is currently seeking initial CCNE accreditation, with an accreditation review anticipated in Fall 2026.
Position Description and Duties: We are seeking a dynamic nursing faculty member for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position is open to candidates with expertise in Maternal-Child, Gerontological, or Community Health Nursing. The position will include the following responsibilities:
- Teaching face-to-face didactic, clinical, and simulation courses, including participation in simulation-based education conducted in accordance with The International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards.
- Planning and supervising clinical nursing experiences for students.
- Collaborating with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing curriculum.
- Providing academic advising to nursing students.
- Participating in department, university, and community committee activities.
- Initiating and participating in professional and scholarly activities within the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Integrating technology into the academic learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold an active, unencumbered, unrestricted California license to practice as a professional registered nurse, with no pending or imposed disciplinary action.
- A master’s degree in nursing or a related field from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution at the time of appointment.
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience in a clinical area within a baccalaureate or higher-degree nursing program.
- At least two years of full-time clinical experience within the past five years in maternal-child, gerontological, or community health nursing.
- California Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification is required for community health nursing faculty.
- Eligibility for approval as a nursing instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation college students.
Rank and Salary:
- Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 – $98,000.
Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
Application Process: Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/). Submitted materials should include the following:
- Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications, and recent experience
- Evidence of holding an active, unencumbered, unrestricted California license to practice as a professional registered nurse, with no pending or imposed disciplinary action.
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
- Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
- A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a statement describing your contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion through your teaching, scholarly activities, and/or service.
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and 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.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. For candidates already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), CSU Bakersfield may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the $100,000 fee does not apply.
Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.
Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.
Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.
EEO Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
