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Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) Faculty - Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 1, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 1, 2027 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 as clinical faculty, with current expertise in care of adult clients in acute care settings.
Full-time and part-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 range of outpatient services), a fully accredited children’s hospital, and a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Practice locations include UC Davis Medical Center, as well as UC Davis Health ambulatory, outpatient, 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 state-of-the art facility that includes four simulation and laboratory suites along with innovative learning spaces.
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
VISION & MISSION:
All individuals in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture guided by the core values outlined in the School’s Vision and Mission. UC Davis Health - School of Nursing Vision
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Applicants should apply online at: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07911
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: fjramosjr@health.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.
- Education and clinical expertise sufficient to serve as California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Content Expert in the designated clinical area.
- 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 postbaccalaureate course, which includes practice in teaching registered nursing.
Certification as a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) is preferred. Successful candidates will provide clinical teaching in the area of medical-surgical nursing and/or obstetrical nursing at a practice location. 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 and simulation sessions, and provides mentoring and professional guidance to students. Faculty are also involved in scholarly activity and committee service commensurate with this position.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
Proof of Certification - Proof of RN Licensure in CA
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: fjramosjr@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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.
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in 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.
UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
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.
The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.
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