Faculty in Nursing, Chair and Director of Nursing

Salary: $64,650.00 - $83,650.00 Annually
Location : Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-time, tenure track
Job Number: 2023-00229
Department: School of Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Position Summary
Department: School of Natural Sciences
Reports To: Dean
Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, clinical or tenure track, 11 month appointment
Rank: dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: 02/01/2024
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $64,650.00-$83,650.00 annually
Department/School Summary:
Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a nursing educator and leader to support our service to the community. Our current programs include an MSN program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus and a baccalaureate BSN program. The ideal candidate will bring administrative, clinical, and academic experience to support both the MSN-FNP program and development of the university's baccalaureate BSN program toward an end goal of providing Christ-centered service to the community.
Essential Functions
Culture:

• Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, found , have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
• Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
• All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
• A steadfast commitment to the "The Fresno Pacific University Idea" and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University.

Role:
Leadership and administration of all aspects of Nursing programs

1. Provides positive leadership, promoting both employee competence, morale, and retention
2. Provides leadership in supporting program directors in both internal assessment and in meeting external accreditation standards
3. Supports program directors in communicating with the California BRN as necessary regarding program status and changes
4. Represents the nursing unit at meetings of accreditation and regulatory bodies
5. Develops and maintains information supporting annual budget planning
6. Provides oversight of maintenance of records relevant to nursing programs
7. Facilitates professional development for Faculty in teaching preparation, nursing theory and practice, and in faith and liberal arts integration

Curriculum

1. Facilitates textbook selection and ordering across programs
2. Serves as ATI liaison
3. Recommends purchases of supplies and equipment to support the curriculum
4. Supports the nursing lab manager in ensure labs meet standards and are maintained

Faculty

1. Develops faculty load schedules for each academic year
2. Facilitates conflict resolution effectively
3. Provides input on hiring of all nursing faculty
4. Oversees (directly or indirectly) orientation and onboarding of all nursing faculty

• Teaches in the MSN and/or BSN programs as time permits
• Develops and maintains community relationships both with internal and external constituents.
• Maintains professional memberships and professional development
• Maintains and/or develop, as needed, curriculum in area of expertise.
• Pursues an active scholarly agenda (tenure-track only).

Qualifications
Required:

• Doctoral degree (doctoral candidates will be considered; completion of a terminal degree is a requisite for continued employment)
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church
• Ability to acquire a clear (unrestricted and unencumbered) and active California Registered Nurse license
• Ability to promote a collegial environment in work with students, staff, and faculty

Preferred:

• A clear (unrestricted and unencumbered) and active California Registered Nurse license
• At least one clinical specialization (medical-surgical, critical care, OB/Women's Health, Pediatric, Geriatric, or Psychiatric Mental Health)
• Evidence of effective academic, administrative leadership within a BSN, RN-to-BSN, and/or MSN program.
• Evidence of teaching experience and experience in curriculum development
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at a collegiate level.
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement (tenure-track).
• Experience with licensing (California BRN) and/or program accreditation via CCNE
• Experience as a California BRN-approved program director or as a California BRN-approved assistant program director

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statements: brief statement (1 page or less) on each of the following topics:

1. Philosophy of Education
2. Relationship & Commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church
3. Relating Christian faith to discipline and teaching
4. Diversity Rationale

• Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Pastoral Letter

1. This person should have extensive knowledge of your Christian life and relationship with Jesus Christ. This knowledge should be expressed in the letter.

University Information
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
Fresno Pacific University is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. FPU connects every student's untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. FPU offers undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3,500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities-master's category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include FPU on their "Best Value" and "Best Bang for the Buck" lists, U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific Idea at
Environmental Conditions:

• Work conditions and environment vary.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit and you may review our current Holiday Calendar.
For any benefits questions, please email us at hr@fresno.edu.