Assistant Professor, Psychiatric-Mental Health, School of Nursing

San Francisco State University, School of Nursing offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychiatric-Mental Health beginning August 2027. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include but are not limited to psychiatric and behavioral health disparities; social determinants of health and their impact on mental health outcomes; culturally responsive mental health care; and trauma-informed care. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment – through their research, teaching, and service – to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in nursing or a related field (Ed.D., DNP). Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.
• Eligible for or have an active, unencumbered RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A strong background in psychiatric-mental health work.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring nursing students, particularly from minoritized and underserved communities. They must have a commitment to equity in teaching and the promotion of diversity.
• Have strong communication, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be able to work and communicate effectively and collaboratively, and show evidence of interpersonal skills and collegiality.
• Have an active record of and demonstrate excellence in scholarship related to psychiatric-mental health nursing.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to service or research activities that engage underrepresented communities within the discipline.
• Experience or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural or interprofessional communication and collaboration.
• Candidates are preferred who have research interests that contribute to diversity and equity within the discipline and healthcare sphere.

About San Francisco State University SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

Mission Statement SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more .

About The Department The School of Nursing educates and empowers nurses to be agents of change to transform health care. We commit to co-create change by deconstructing, disrupting, and dismantling systems of oppression through the nursing profession. We have over 50 years of experience in nursing education and offer a wide range of nursing programs. We have programs that will assist the student to become a professional nurse with a BSN and programs that will assist experienced nurses to continue with specialized advanced practice. We currently have over 500 students advancing through our seven programs.

Our faculty includes skilled clinicians and advanced practice registered nurses as well as outstanding scholars and educators. Faculty have designed rigorous curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with innovative classroom, clinical, simulation and community experiences to prepare our students to promote health and alleviate suffering for the global community of the 21st century .

Responsibilities The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching in psychiatric-mental health nursing, mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship program in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.

Compensation The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is:

$99,000 to $101,000 annually (12 monthly pay…