[Hiring] Principal Faculty, PMHNP Certificate Program @ROCKY MTN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH

Role Description

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP), a private institution located in Provo, Utah, invites applications from qualified, passionate, nurse practitioners seeking a full-time faculty position in the PMHNP program. Faculty members of the Department of Nursing have academic, instruction, service, practice and/or scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the department. Faculty members participate in university governance and assist the Department Chair and Program Director to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor all activities related to the program.

Why This Role Matters

The PMHNP Faculty role supports the preparation of graduate nursing students through high-quality instruction, curriculum development, student advisement, clinical education, and shared governance. This position contributes directly to the strength of the PMHNP program by supporting student learning, program outcomes, faculty collaboration, and the advancement of graduate nursing education.

• Connect education, service, practice, and scholarship to improve health care delivery.

What You Will Do

• Communication:
  • Maintain optimal communication with administration, faculty, students, and community partners regarding university and program initiatives.
• Student Instruction and Curriculum Management:
  • Participate in program curriculum and course design, assessment, and evaluation.
  • Participate in student admission, progression, and advisement activities.
  • Prepare class materials using best practices in higher education and graduate nursing practice.
  • Provide direct student instruction in online, on-site, and clinical settings.
• Governance:
  • Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and advance the program’s mission, goals, and outcomes of the program and the University.
  • Provide opportunity for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
  • Evaluate and recommend faculty members for promotion.
  • Participate in all regularly scheduled department meetings and other University events.
• Scholarship and/or Practice:
  • Engage in scholarly activities commensurate with appointment and rank.
  • Maintain a clinical practice commensurate with licensure and appropriate for appointment and rank.
• Leadership and Service:
  • Serve on program, university, state, and national committees that are appropriate for their rank and experience.
  • Participate in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research together for the improvement of health care delivery.
  • Accept opportunities for membership on standing and ad-hoc committees of the department and University as elected or appointed.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree.
• Unencumbered active APRN license.
• Current PMHNP ANCC or AANPCB board certification.
• Recent nursing teaching degree/certificate OR Minimum of 2 years of recent university-level teaching (preferred).

Requirements

• Active in professional nursing organizations at local, state, and/or national levels (preferred).
• Two or more years of recent practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting contemporary graduate nursing education.
• Able to work with students, faculty/staff with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Able to participate in all aspects of peer review and shared governance.
• Able to pass a criminal background search prior to commencement of employment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving skills (preferred).
• Administrative experience in academic governance and/or clinical practice (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct independent and/or collaborative research (preferred).
• Able to work both independently and as an interdisciplinary team member (preferred).
• Able to travel, as needed (preferred).

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding.
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources.
• Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support.

Company Description

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate‑level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. The university prepares healthcare professionals through evidence‑based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

• Values innovation, service, and continuous improvement.
• Supports faculty and staff who contribute to a learning environment focused on student success and community impact.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment with the university is at‑will, unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.