Nursing Faculty - Sacramento
Covista · Sacramento, CA, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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Shape the Future of Nursing Education
In this role, you’ll help shape the next generation of healthcare providers through high‑quality nursing education delivered in classroom and clinical settings. You’ll play a vital role in teaching, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting students while contributing to the broader academic and professional community in alignment with Chamberlain’s mission.
What You’ll Do
Teach assigned nursing courses across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation environments using engaging, evidence‑based, and technology‑enabled methods.
Contribute to curriculum development and implement approved course content and teaching materials.
Put students first—build meaningful relationships, understand individual needs, and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports success.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback and remediation as needed.
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences, connecting theory to practice and promoting safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.
Support student and new faculty success through guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
Participate in professional service activities such as committees, graduation, and program evaluation.
Engage in scholarship related to teaching and nursing practice by researching, applying, and sharing new knowledge.
Maintain subject‑matter expertise and teaching effectiveness through ongoing professional development.
Apply and uphold academic and student‑related policies, including exams, attendance, and grading standards, staying current with updates.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
How You’ll Succeed
Anticipate and respond to student needs while helping remove barriers to success.
Align daily work with Chamberlain’s vision and strategic priorities.
Seek feedback, implement new initiatives, and use data to continuously improve student outcomes.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrate ethical practice, accountability, and a commitment to shared success.
What Success Looks Like
Students achieve strong outcomes, including NCLEX, KAM, and other program metrics.
High levels of student engagement and satisfaction reflected in evaluations and NPS feedback.
All academic work meets licensure and regulatory requirements.
Grading and feedback are accurate, rubric‑aligned, timely, and high quality.
Effective use of technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning.
Ongoing faculty contributions to service, scholarship, and a positive academic culture aligned with Chamberlain’s values.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience in a field related to the teaching discipline.
Active, unencumbered licensure or certification required to practice professionally in the discipline, as applicable to assignment.
Education and experience that align with state, regulatory, and licensure requirements for assigned courses.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach assigned courses based on education, experience, and professional preparation.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline.
Teaching & Professional Skills
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a high level of initiative.
Proven ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments and manage conflict effectively.
Strong emotional and social intelligence, with the ability to recognize student needs and respond with empathy.
Experience collaborating with faculty, Extended Service Teams, and clinical partners to support student outcomes.
Technology & Innovation
Proficiency with learning management systems, simulation equipment, and online teaching platforms.
Growing ability to leverage technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
Scholarship & Professional Development
Demonstrates scholarship appropriate to academic rank, including at least one example in one of the following areas: Scholarship of Discovery
Scholarship of Integration
Scholarship of Practice/Application
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Scholarship activities must be public, peer‑reviewable, and accessible for use by others, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Compliance & Credentialing
Maintains current regulatory, licensure, and practice credentials as required by assignment.
For faculty working in clinical settings, meets all additional compliance requirements outlined in the Faculty Compliance Packet.
Additional state‑specific requirements may apply; refer to the Online Faculty Licensure Requirements Document for details related to your designated specialty.
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permit…