Tenure Track/Professional Track Faculty - School of Nursing

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. 

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The School of Nursing educates approximately 500 students enrolled across our traditional BSN, RN-BSN, MSN and DNP programs. The traditional BSN program is offered in a traditional, face-to-face learning format. In general, the RN-BSN, MSN and DNP programs are online with occasional hybrid opportunities. The graduate programs include two clinical tracks (Adult Gerontology, Adult Gerontology with Women’s Health) for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role as well as pathways in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Health Care Leadership specialties.


Point Loma nursing graduates are highly sought out for their unique capacity to care, active involvement, and leadership qualities. We are seeking nurse educators to join the full-time faculty in creatively responding to the learning needs of the nurse in the 21st century. This person will actively participate in the vision for the School of Nursing: “The School of Nursing at Point Loma Nazarene University embraces, as a covenant, the commitment to excellence within a dynamic Christian environment in which each one will engage in the sacred work of nursing. This sacred work involves symbolically removing one’s shoes in service of others.”

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There may also be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches, and a robust wellness program.

Salary: 

PLNU pays its faculty using a pay scale based on experience and academic rank.  Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $87,216 to $153,05, and for a 2-semester appointment range from $78,494 to $137,747. Both appointment types are available. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Job Description:

The School of Nursing invites applicants for two full-time faculty positions. Applicants with a terminal degree, such as a PhD or DNP, are encouraged to apply for tenure-track consideration. Applicants with a master's degree in nursing, including those pursuing a doctoral degree, are encouraged to apply for professional-track consideration. Appointment track will be determined in accordance with the candidate's qualifications and university policy.

The School of Nursing has a strong commitment to quality teaching, a passion for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high-impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for collaborative and interprofessional work.

Responsibilities will begin in August 2027 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses across nursing programs. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach in pre-licensure undergraduate and/or post-licensure graduate programs.
• Work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students.
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
• Participate in departmental activities and governance.
• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties.
• Contribute to preparing students for their post-graduate career and finding who they are called to be.
• Actively participate in the governance and assessment processes of the School of Nursing.
• Actively serve in the community and the profession of nursing.
• Actively participate in a local church.

Possible Courses Needing Instruction:

• Pediatrics
• Fundamentals
• Community/Public Health
• Mental Health
• Adult Health
• Pharmacology
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Advanced Practice: CNS and FNP 

Qualifications:

• License: Current Registered Nurse in the US. Willingness to obtain CA license by time of employment.
• Faculty who oversee the CNS or FNP track must hold national certification in the corresponding population-focused area, when available. Faculty assigned to advanced practice clinical courses must meet the certification and practice requirements applicable to those courses. CNS or FNP certification is not required for faculty teaching shared graduate courses, including DNP project courses, or courses outside those specialty assignments.
• Education: A graduate degree (MSN, DNP, or PhD) or enrollment in an accredited nursing graduate program.
• Experience: Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching people from diverse backgrounds is preferred. 
• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of a Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’sCommunity Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
• Must meet California BRN qualifications for full time faculty.
• Demonstrated potential to excel in academic nursing education.
• Demonstrated potential or evidence of nursing scholarship.

Selection Process: 

Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview 
• Dialogue with students and faculty
• Lecture presented to faculty and students
• Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable 
• Interview with the Search Committee 
• Interview with the Dean of the School of Nursing
• Interview with the Provost
• Interview with the President of the University

Special Instructions:

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents: 

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Personal Faith
• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education
• Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)
• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or the Search Committee chair at [email protected].

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.