Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Pomona, CA, USA
- Aug 08, 2026
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing
Posting Number: F00910
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1802-College of Graduate Nursing
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $120,000.00 Annually
Maximum $128,469.99 Annually
Job Summary
The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Faculty and Administrative responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.
Serve as an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Nursing – Entry (MSN-E) program in the College of Graduate Nursing. The faculty member will be expected to teach in the CGN programs, conduct scholarly and research activities in areas of expertise, provide institutional and community service, participate in College committees and activities, and maintain professional competency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expertise and knowledge of entry level nursing and advanced practice of nursing.
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement.
- Knowledge of basic and advanced clinical skills required of nurses in multiple settings.
- Maintain accurate records and reports of clinical and didactic performance of students.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students.
- Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies.
- Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with delivering curriculum.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- Must possess a Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Licensure:
- Must possess a current and valid license as a registered nurse.
Experience:
- Two years clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree.
Experience:
- Two years teaching experience in nursing education.
- Specialty in Pediatric, Mental Health or Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Licensure:
- Prefer specialty certification.
Posting Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 07/21/2027
Essential Job Duties
- Teach in the MSN-E program with a clinical focus in Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, or Mental Health specialty. May be assigned to teach in other CGN programs.
- Facilitate student centered learning in theory, lab, and in clinical practice in BRN-approved content area.
- Advise and guide students to gain success as nursing students and new nurses.
- Assess and evaluate clinical preceptors and clinical education sites. Perform clinical site visits, and mentor students in the clinical setting.
- Teach in other Western University programs to promote inter-professional education.
- Attend and participate in College and University functions, Commencement, Convocation, White Coat, Pinning, etc.
- Participate in institutional and college activities and decision-making which may include:
- Curriculum development or evaluation.
- CGN and University committees.
- Formal and informal faculty development programs.
- Annual revisions of the Student and Clinical handbooks.
Maintain clinical competency in area of specialty.
- Participate in academic support activities such as conferences, seminars, student recruiting, etc.
- Develop a program of research or evidence-based practice.
- Contribute one piece of scholarship per academic year.
- Participate in the CGN Mentorship Program.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of the MSNE program and Dean of the College of Graduate Nursing.
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36931
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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