Assistant Professor

University of San Francisco

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USF Hilltop Campus Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The School of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of San Francisco invites nominations and applications for tenure-track faculty positions specializing in Adult/Geriatric Health/Medical-Surgical nursing, Pediatric/Child Health nursing, Obstetrics/Maternal Health nursing and/or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing for prelicensure nursing programs, baccalaureate and masters-entry, at the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of San Francisco:

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will be expected to engage in didactic and clinical teaching, scholarship, and service that will contribute to the university and profession. They will develop and teach courses in the area of Adult/Geriatric Health/Medical-Surgical nursing, Pediatric/Child Health nursing, Obstetrics/Maternal Health nursing and/or Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing, be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements of tenure, and contribute to the advancement of the School of Nursing and Health Professions through student advisement, service on committees and participation in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related area and a BSN or MSN if doctoral degree is not in nursing. 

  • Upon hire, the faculty member must be licensed as a registered nurse in California. 

  • One year of full-time direct patient care experience in Adult/Geriatric Health/Medical-Surgical nursing, Pediatric/Child Health nursing, Obstetrics/Maternal Health nursing and/or Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing within the last 5 years.

  • A record of accomplishments in teaching, scholarship and services appropriate for appointment at the rank of a tenure track assistant professor or associate professor. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university standards, including any prior service in a tenure-earning position, and consistent with the university collective bargaining agreement

  • A strong commitment to teaching and scholarship, experience and willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University.


We invite candidates to learn more about the program located in the heart of
San Francisco https://www.usfca.edu/nursing.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

Assistant Professor 5, $103,184.83; commensurate with experience.
About this role

Summary

Teach courses, conduct research, and service in nursing at USF

Job title

Assistant Professor

Experience level

assistant professor

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

USF Hilltop Campus, no remote work allowed

Salary

$103k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

doctoral degree in nursing or related areaRN license in Californiafull-time patient care experience in relevant nursing fields

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

adult healthgeriatric healthmedical-surgical nursingpediatric nursingpsychiatric health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site