Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Open Rank/Clinical, Non-Tenure

Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Open Rank/Clinical, Non-Tenure The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites doctoral prepared nurses to apply for faculty positions to provide teaching in our graduate programs. Qualified applicants with clinical experience as a PMHNP and academic teaching experience may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing.Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimal Requirements Education A PhD or DNP or appropriate doctoral degree. A PMHNP is required. Certification/Licensure A Texas RN license is required. Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). A Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license is required. Experience Actively practice as a PMHNP for minimally, 3 years. Academic experience, to include didactic and clinical teaching experience preferred. Under the guidance of the PMHNP Track Coordinator and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies the faculty will be responsible for: Assist in designing, implementing, and revising the curriculum for the PMHNP track, ensuring it meets accreditation standards and reflects current best practices. Provide classroom and clinical instruction. Provide academic and professional guidance to students. Offer support and resources to help students succeed in the program. Participate in ongoing evaluation and assessment of the BSN to DNP program, PMHNP track, including student learning outcomes, program effectiveness and compliance with accreditation standards. Implement improvements based on assessment data. Collaborate with the PHMNP track faculty and admissions team to recruit, interview qualified candidates for the program. Represent the program at recruitment events, conferences, and professional meetings. Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations for collaboration, clinical practice, and quality improvement projects. Engage in scholarly activities. Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to program administration. Stay abreast of practice developments and education methodologies. Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards, regulations, and institutional policies. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is designated as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution, the highest level of research activity recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction reflects its significant research expenditures, doctoral degree programs, and faculty resources. UT San Antonio has merged with The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), with approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). UTSA, also a Carnegie R1 university, is nationally recognized for its strengths in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and engineering. The merger creates the third-largest research university in Texas, further elevating the region’s academic and research impact. San Antonio, a $44.3 billion bioscience and healthcare hub, offers a dynamic environment with year-round recreation and a favorable cost of living. UT San Antonio seeks to provide the best in health career education, conduct groundbreaking biomedical research, while also providing the best patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. With undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, UT San Antonio is a major academic university which includes health science campus with a School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dental School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Kate Marmion School of Public Health. For more information on UT San Antonio visit our website at The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions. Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship. Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education.We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff. UT San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year. Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. 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