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 payments per academic year).

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

Application Procedure:

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins October 1, 2026, and continues until position is filled.  To apply, please upload the following materials:

1. Cover letter relating your experience to the required qualifications

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Samples of published papers or other scholarly works, teaching philosophy, and description of research interests.

4. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Fang-yu Chou, Committee Chair, at fchou@sfsu.edu

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community.  We believe that such diversity enhances our curriculum, research, and student support.  Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.

San Francisco State University is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas.