Valley Foundation School of Nursing - Coordinator Role in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program

San Jose State University San Jose, CA, US

$100,000 - $120,000 / year

Valley Foundation School of Nursing - Coordinator Role in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Job no: 563283

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: Nursing, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $100,000-$120,000

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: June 2027

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing (TVFSON) at San José State University seeks a qualified candidate in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The candidate will be qualified to teach in the variety of programs (BSN, RN-BSN, CEP, MSN, FNP and DNP) offered within the department but primarily focused on the FNP program and must meet the qualifications to serve as an FNP program coordinator. During the application and interview process, candidates are encouraged to highlight their specialties and topics of passion, as TVFSON believes that enthusiasm fuels engagement for both educators and students.

We are very proud of our reputation in the community and the type of new graduates we matriculate in the nursing workforce. We offer eight different programs including a nationally recognized Wound and Ostomy program, and several pathways of entry to our bachelor’s programs. We support our students with significant scholarships from our many donors and are engaged in the community at large. Our graduate programs include the Nurse Educator and Family Nurse Partitioner.

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. SJSU enrolls more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a leader capable of advancing the FNP program's mission while inspiring the next generation of advanced practice nurses to serve with competence, compassion, and clinical excellence. The Valley Foundation School of Nursing is committed to graduating nurse practitioners prepared to serve California's diverse communities with equity and purpose, and this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced practice nursing education.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution. If Doctoral degree is not in nursing, must have a master’s degree in nursing
Meets qualifications for an active California Registered Nurse license and California Nurse Practitioner certification and current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
At least one academic year of teaching experience and two years of advanced practice clinical experience within the previous five years in a professional nursing school or Nurse Practitioner education program.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in the Family Nurse Practitioner population focus
Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of Nurse Practitioner curriculum, clinical education, student evaluation, program evaluation, and program outcomes
Record of publications or strong potential for publications
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

Experience in FNP or APRN program administration, including admissions management, curriculum development, faculty coordination, and CCNE accreditation processes.
Experience in online and/or in-person graduate-level nursing education, including academic information technology and learning management systems.
Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct impactful interdisciplinary research or scholarship, with interest in areas such as artificial intelligence, health technology, simulation, or advanced practice education.
Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse student populations, with an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes in higher education and the nursing profession.
An active and well-articulated research agenda, with demonstrated interest and ability to secure external grant funding.

Teaching and Scholarly Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level FNP coursework, which may include in person and or online components; may also include undergraduate (BSN, RN-BSN, CEP) or DNP teaching as determined by department needs.
Utilize evidence-based and innovative instructional strategies to support student achievement of program outcomes across diverse learning environments.
Maintain and document student progress and achievement in assigned courses and clinical assignments.
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing scholarly and professional achievement; develop and sustain a record of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities consistent with program mission.
Engage in professional organizations and contribute to peer-reviewed scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national conferences.

Program Leadership and Strategic Direction

The successful candidate’s academic assignment will include the role of FNP Program Coordinator. The FNP Program Coordinator provides academic and administrative leadership for the FNP program, with responsibility and accountability for program quality, regulatory compliance, accreditation integrity, curriculum oversight, and student and faculty success. The FNP Program Coordinator will provide strategic leadership to sustain and grow the FNP Program's impact within the School of Nursing and the broader regional community.

Key Responsibilities include:

Program accountability: Serve as the designated FNP program leader with primary responsibility and accountability for program quality, curriculum integrity, resource stewardship, and regulatory compliance including ongoing outcomes monitoring, continuous improvement planning, and BRN, CCNE, and AACN/NONPF accreditation reporting and site visit preparation.
Clinical and didactic excellence: Advance clinical and didactic education to develop exemplary advanced practice nurses prepared to serve diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
Curriculum oversight: Provide primary oversight of FNP didactic and clinical curriculum design, sequencing, and revision to ensure alignment with current NONPF competencies, AACN Essentials, and evolving advanced practice standards.
Admissions and student success: Direct FNP admissions processes and support student orientation, progression, and retention through advising and coordination with School and university resources.
Faculty and preceptor coordination: Coordinate onboarding and ongoing support of adjunct and clinical faculty; collaborate with the FNP Clinical Placement Coordinator to develop and maintain preceptor relationships, clinical affiliation agreements, and credentialing compliance.
Strategic growth and partnership: Provide strategic leadership to sustain and grow the FNP program, including clinical placement partnerships, community stakeholder engagement, enrollment planning, and resource development.

Service and Shared Governance

Participate in shared governance through active service on department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Advise students across the FNP program and contribute to student success initiatives, retention, and progression.
Collaborate across the School of Nursing to advance team effectiveness, program quality, and institutional priorities.
The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety).

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents. Please keep documents to 1-2 pages.

letter of interest
curriculum vitae
institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest)
statement of teaching interests/philosophy
research plans
Three references with contact information or three references we may contact for letters
Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Lisa Rauch Lisa.Rauch@sjsu.edu

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Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — San José State University is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the 22 universities forming the California State University (CSU) system, the country’s largest four-year public university system. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

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Provides direct patient care, evaluation and medical management of patients on acute care and intensive care units. Provides ongoing continuity of care for transplant patients and assists with transition of care from inpatient to outpatient provider teams. Responsible for daily pre rounding, rounding, lab review, immunosuppression management, completing orders, consultations, and documentation for all inpatient liver and intestinal transplant patients. Leads the multidisciplinary team on rounds. Responsible for inpatient consultations for transplant on other service lines. Primary point of contact for patients and families admitted to the hospital under the transplant service. Primary point of contact for nursing staff. Responsible for admissions, transfers, and discharging patients from the inpatient liver and intestinal transplant service. Responsible for holding the pager for the transplant service during daytime hours when on service. Responsible for responding to communications in a respectful and timely manner and escalating acute care concerns for patients. Participates in patient care conferences, pathology conferences, radiology conferences, and departmental education. Works collaboratively with other APPs on the liver and intestinal transplant service to provide patient care coverage. Actively communicates with other APPs on the liver and intestinal transplant service, attending staff, support staff and resident/fellow staff. Provides education regarding liver and intestinal transplantation to nursing staff, students, residents. Able to see patients in outpatient transplant clinics in independent and shared visits with Hepatology and Surgery attendings. Responsible for documentation and care management for outpatient transplant patients. This position includes the ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. This position requires weekend and holiday coverage. JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Nurse Practitioner (NP): The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Nurse Practitioner and the supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Board and Board of Directors. Physician Assistant (PA): The Physician Assistant functions under the general Physician Assistant Role Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and his or her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Board and Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician. Scope of Practice of the NP/PA: Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient. Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. Other duties as assigned. Supervision: Supervision is provided by the supervising/sponsoring physician with clinical privileges at LPCH, or designated attending physicians in the Clinic, Service or Department. Standardized procedures, approved by the supervising physician(s) and the IDPC, are a mandatory mechanism of supervision. Other mechanisms of supervision used may be: Direct on-site, electronic or phone supervision by a supervising physician. A physician cannot supervise more than four (4) NP/PAs at one time. Chart screens on random charts by the supervising physician or designee. Chart audits on random charts as an integral part of selected quality improvement programs. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) through tracking of performance indicators. The NP/PA will receive a formal annual performance evaluation by the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead APP), Director of Advanced Practice or supervising manager/director with input from the Lead APP, supervising physician(s) and/or physician delegates, APP peers and the supervising manager/director. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) also occurs through tracking of performance indicators. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university. Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Licensure/Certification: Physician Assistant (PA): Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California. Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain services/departments. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). Note: New graduate NPs will be allotted six (6) months from their graduation date to obtain national board certification. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), required only if furnishing medications An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients . Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments. KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $93.75 to $114.84 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.