[Hiring] Part-time Faculty, Master of Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) @National University

Role Description

The Department of Nursing, in the School of Health Professions at the National University invites applications for part-time faculty in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body.

• Efficiently deliver didactic and/or clinical instruction online to students.
• Plan and deliver an effective “classroom” experience through Zoom, that promotes learning of course/program learning objectives and prepares the student to be a competent, beginning Nurse Practitioner.
• Effectively engage students, utilizing a variety of teaching methods.
• Evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings utilizing effective educational methods and tools.
• Grading assignments and responding to student inquiries within 48 hours of assignment submission.
• Responding to student inquiries via email within 24 hours of receipt of the email, thus providing timely feedback to students' questions and concerns.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty, both verbally and through written communication.
• Focus on student-centered learning in all aspects of curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Active, current, and unencumbered PMHNP state license in either Texas or California required within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of two years’ current experience in a PMHNP role, including diagnosing and treating patients in a clinic setting.
• National board certification - PMHNP specific.
• Online higher education experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining courses.

Requirements

• To teach in this program, faculty are required to hold an active, current, and unencumbered PMHNP state license in California and Texas.
• Candidates must agree to obtain licenses in both California and Texas within 6 months of employment if they are not currently licensed in these states.
• Candidates will be given consideration if they meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • Hold an active, current, and unencumbered PMHNP state license in California or Texas.
  • Hold an active, current, and unencumbered PMHNP state-issued license from a state(s) other than California or Texas, and have an active application to obtain either a California or Texas license.

Benefits

• Salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that varies based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.
• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu .