Assistant or Associate Professor - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Program : Nursing

Rank : Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track

Title : Assistant or Associate Professor - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Effective Date of Appointment :  1 / 22 / 2026

About the University :

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by . News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 : 1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

CSUCI Mission Statement :

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You :

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About the Program :

As one of the premier nursing programs in California, the CSU Channel Islands Nursing Department reflects the University’s Mission Pillars by emphasizing educational and inclusive excellence. We are dedicated to preparing students for professional nursing practice and to supporting their continuous growth to meet the evolving needs of the community and the profession. Our goals are to :

• Achieve student success by fostering service and the delivery of high-quality care to individuals, families, and communities locally, nationally, and globally.
• Prepare nurses to integrate evidence-based practice in providing safe, effective, and culturally competent care.
• Develop competent, compassionate, and professional nurses who are lifelong learners committed to excellence in practice.
• Provide a strong educational foundation that reflects CSUCI’s campus culture and values.
• Build an organizational culture that exemplifies collaboration, compassion, respect, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Nursing Program Mission Statement :

CI Nursing Program faculty and staff embrace justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our aim to prepare students for nursing practice; to meet community and workforce needs through teaching professional values and care of diverse individuals and populations including Black, Indigenous, People of Color and those with intersectional differences and identities. This will be accomplished by engaging in respectful and honest dialogue, valuing and respecting each member of our community, and examining ourselves for biases and assumptions to increase our awareness as we build programing and curriculum to educate the next generation of nurses.

Program Vision :

The Nursing Program aims to be an innovative, magnet center for excellence in higher nursing education through justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity.

About the Position :

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Tenure-Track

Minimum Degree Requirements :

Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in nursing or a closely related field. All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered but must have completed the nursing degree by

December 1, 2025.

Required Qualifications :

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

CSU Channel Islands seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor in Nursing to plan, develop and teach prelicensure and post-licensure Nursing courses in the classroom, clinical setting, and the campus simulation lab. Duties associated with full-time faculty responsibilities include but not limited to : advise students in the major; maintain accurate student records / clinical grades; coordinate clinical instruction with other faculty; coordinate students’ experiences with clinical personnel; maintain communication between the University and clinical agencies including annual summation meetings; participate in curriculum development; and participate in curriculum excellence by remaining current in the subject matter and techniques of effective instruction through recent clinical experience and professional development.

Other Service oriented responsibilities include participation in Nursing Department committees; in CCNE accreditation and BRN mandated activities; development and review of department policies; participation in institutional shared governance and service to the University, the profession and broader community.

Engage in scholarly productivity including research, conference presentations, and / or publishing content related to the field of nursing and innovative developments.

Assignment may include day, evening, night, and weekend courses / clinical labs. Some nursing courses including pediatrics and psych / mental health are taught in the summer, so it is preferred that applicant be willing to work during the summer.

Application Deadline :

Screening of applications will begin 11 / 4 / 2025. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following materials :

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below :

Compensation :

California State University Tenure Track (Academic Year) Salary Schedule can be found at

Starting salaries at CSU Channel Islands are equity-minded and are generally at the lower half of the salary range.

The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information ( / csu-system / careers / benefits / Documents / .

General Information :

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a . citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. CSU Channel Islands is unable to sponsor H-1B employment visas at this time.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Per CSU-wide policy (), all faculty are required to perform their work from within the State of California.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Channel Islands is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Channel Islands, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at