Description
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Nursing
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)
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.
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.
Requirements
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.
- Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students
- One year of continuous, full-time experience in direct patient care practice as a registered nurse within the last five years
- Upon hire, the faculty member must be licensed as a registered nurse in California.
- Evidence of/or potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and engaging diverse students
- Demonstrated expertise in the area of pediatric nursing
- Evidence of potential to produce scholarly work.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) 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
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Professional development funds, moving expenses, startup funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.
Application Procedure
Application review begins October 1st, 2025, and continues until filled.
To apply, please upload the following materials:
1. Cover letter (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Samples of published papers or other scholarly works.
4. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of
recommendation upon request.
Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Fang-yu Chou, Professor and Assistant Director, at fchou@sfsu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Additional information on the requirements for new hires may be found at the Human Resources web page (https://hr.sfsu.edu/about-hr ).
