Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) Faculty - Health Sciences Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professors
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: March 31, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Mar 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing seeks master’s degree or doctorally prepared registered nurses to join the school of nursing as clinical faculty, with current expertise in medical surgical and/or obstetrical nursing.
Full-time positions at the assistant and associate rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series are available at UC Davis Health, which is located on a modern, 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento campus is home to the School of Nursing, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center (including a level I trauma center and burn unit, and a full rang e of outpatient services ), a fully accredited children’s hospital, and a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Practice locations include UC Davis Medical Center, UC Davis Health department and primary care network clinics, Sacramento County clinics, local FQHCs, and other clinical sites. Betty Irene Moore Hall, the primary campus teaching location for the School of Nursing, is a new state-of-the art facility that includes four simulation and laboratory suites along with innovative learning spaces.
SALARY RANGE:
The budgeted salary range for an assistant professor in this position is $115,000 to $125,000. Associate or full professor salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications. A position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
CRITERIA:
A candidate for appointment in the HSCP Series shall be evaluated by the following criteria, which shall be appropriately weighted according to the primary emphasis on clinical and clinically relevant teaching and patient
care services, according to the needs of the school and the individual’s responsibilities in the specific discipline.
The four criteria are:
- Teaching
- Professional competence and activity
- Scholarly or creative activity
- University and public service
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION:
All individuals in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture
of inclusion, as outlined in the School’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage at
http://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/diversity_inclusion/diversity_index.html.
All candidates will also be evaluated on their contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree or doctoral degree (e.g. DNP, EdD, PhD) is required at the time of application. The candidate
must meet the following qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited college or university, which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of California.
- Listed as a Medical-Surgical Content Expert on the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the individual is assigned, which can be met by the following: One (1) year of continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area or one (1) academic year of registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
- Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course, which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
Certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) is preferred.
Successful candidates provide clinical teaching in the area of medical-surgical at UC Davis Health or in an external clinical setting. This includes teaching of direct patient care as well as clinical skills for graduate-level pre-licensure students from the School of Nursing. Additional responsibilities include overseeing students conducting patient care, providing feedback, and assisting with training. The candidate also serves as a member of the School of Nursing faculty. In this role, the incumbent teaches students in didactic and clinical courses,
participates in clinical skills workshops, and provides mentoring and professional guidance to students. Medical-Surgical faculty are also involved in scholarly activity and committee service commensurate with this position.
REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates are required to submit a cover letter describing how they will complement the mission and vision of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. One complete set of teaching evaluations is optional.
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials, qualifications, education, and experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package. The budgeted salary ranges provided are based on full-time employment and will be prorated for part-time employment.
Applicants should apply online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05579
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: hs-sonfacultyrecruitment@ucdavis.edu.
Qualifications
A master’s degree or doctoral degree (e.g. DNP, EdD, PhD) is required at the time of application. The candidate
must meet the following qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited college or university, which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of California.
- Eligible to be approved as a faculty with content expertise in Medical Surgical and/or Obstetrical Nursing per the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which the individual is assigned, which can be met by the following: One (1) year of continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area or one (1) academic year of registered nurse-level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
- Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course, which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
Certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) is preferred.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
One Complete Set of Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: fjramosjr@ucdavis.edu
Campus Information
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment.(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

