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Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching in Nursing
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: November 9, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Nov 9, 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 at UC Davis seeks applications for full-time Academic Senate faculty in the Professor of Teaching series at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching in Nursing. Professor of Teaching faculty are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on instructional and curriculum design in nursing and on scholarly activity in nursing science and/or emerging pedagogies. We invite applications from educators who will advance the school’s graduate education and research mission through excellence and innovation in nursing pedagogy.
This position is located in Sacramento, California. While eligible for telework in accordance with University policy and operational needs, the successful candidate is expected to work primarily on-site and actively participate in the academic life of the department through regular in-person engagement with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners
The appointee is expected to teach a full load of courses in accordance with the SON Faculty Teaching Guidelines which is 12-15 units of courses or seminars per year in the School of Nursing’s doctoral or professional graduate programs. Mentoring of graduate students is required. Also remain in compliance with the requirements for Faculty in Good Standing for Instructors of Record (IOR), and academic appointment as stated in the UC Davis APM policies. Successful candidates will teach in one or more of the school’s graduate-level academic or certificate programs. (health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/programs).
Teaching and Mentoring
- Creating, developing, and modifying course materials according to teaching assignment relevant to nursing in the School of Nursing PhD, advanced practice professional doctoral, master’s, or certificate programs.
- Supervision and mentoring of PhD students, including service on qualifying examination and dissertation committees as a committee member or committee chair.
- Participation in Doctor of Nursing Practice projects, including project supervision and reading and evaluating final reports.
Professional and Pedagogical Scholarship
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a continuing record of scholarly activity in nursing or health science and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning. Scholarly contributions may include peer-reviewed publications, curriculum and instructional innovation, educational research, pedagogical grant activity, and dissemination of teaching practice at the regional, national, or international level.
Service
Participation in university and School of Nursing service is expected, including committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means. Candidates should demonstrate potential or evidence of participation and leadership at the university, local, state, and national levels.
Participation with the relevant graduate groups.
Program Leadership
Evidence of program leadership skills is required. The appointee may be asked to provide course, sequence, or program-level leadership, including curriculum design and review, accreditation-related activities, and coordination of instructional teams.
About the School of Nursing
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing aims for optimal health and health care equity for all. Our mission is to integrate the science and humanity of nursing and other health disciplines through leading innovative research, education and practice and preparing leaders who advance health, transform health care, and ignite bold system change locally, nationally, and globally. Established just over a decade ago, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is part of a comprehensive university with a strong academic health system and community ties affording rich opportunities for innovation, collaboration and shaping the future of nursing. Learn more about our goals through our School of Nursing Strategic Plan website at health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/strategic plan.
As one of the leading R1 and AAU institutions in the U.S., and part of the world’s preeminent public university system, UC Davis seeks candidates with an exceptional potential for and record of teaching, scholarship, service, and inclusion excellence who can advance our mission. The School of Nursing is part of UC Davis Health, an academic health center located on a modern, 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento campus is home to the School of Medicine and medical center, a fully accredited children’s hospital, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, a level I trauma center and burn unit, and a full range of outpatient services. The campus also includes the new Betty Irene Moore Hall, an award-winning education center and library, the Telemedicine Resource Center, and dozens of other clinical, educational and research centers. Learn more at health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/about_us/why-UC-Davis.
Please explore our school-affiliated resources and centers:
• Family Caregiving Institute (health.ucdavis.edu/family-caregiving)
• Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center (pod.ucdavis.edu)
• Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (health.ucdavis.edu/chpr)
• Clinical and Translational Science Center (health.ucdavis.edu/ctsc)
• Healthy Aging Initiative (health.ucdavis.edu/aging)
• Healthy Aging Clinic (health.ucdavis.edu/healthy-aging/services/healthy-aging-clinic)
• Healthy Aging in a Digital World (bigideas.ucdavis.edu/healthy-aging-digital-world)
• Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers)
• Comprehensive Cancer Center (health.ucdavis.edu/cancer)
• Center for Health and Technology (health.ucdavis.edu/cht)
• CITRIS — Center for Information Technology in the Interest of Society (citris-uc.org/research/health)
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Applicants should apply online at: JPF07995
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: fjramosjr@health.ucdavis.edu
Qualifications
• A PhD or EdD in nursing (or equivalent international degree). At least one degree must be in nursing or nursing science required at the time of application.
• A current, active and clear California registered nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain licensure by the date of appointment.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience as a lead instructor in a research-intensive university or equivalent setting.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, as evidenced by student evaluations, peer review of teaching, and evidence of competence in teaching and engaging students with theoretical, clinical, and research content in both classroom and online settings.
- A documented scholarly record, or clear potential to develop innovative scholarly activities, in nursing science and/or pedagogy.
- Demonstrated ability to develop graduate-level nursing courses for clinical and non-clinical programs.
- Evidence of program leadership skills, including curriculum development, course coordination, or program administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial atmosphere, including collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching environments.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to the advancement of health equity and inclusion. Successful candidates identify how this commitment integrates with their teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Excellence in service that demonstrates potential or evidence of participation and leadership at the university, local, state, and national levels.
• Prior experience teaching doctoral-level students.
• Evidence of continuing education in nursing pedagogy (e.g., Certified Nurse Educator [CNE] credential).
• Documented use of evidence-based teaching practices and modern or emerging instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop effective teaching strategies for varied levels of learner expertise in nursing.
• Demonstrated ability of teaching data from research data-analysis software programs (e.g., SPSS,SAS, NVivo or ATLAS.ti).
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching - Including teaching philosophy, courses taught, instructional innovation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Statement of Scholarly Activities - Describing contributions to nursing and/or health science and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
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.
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: fjramosjr@health.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.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
