Part-time Faculty, Master of Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Compensation Range: Hourly: $52.84 - $69.81 National University – San Diego, California Part-time Faculty: Master of Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: Remote, USA National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC). Position Summary 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. The successful candidate will have the potential for a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Time Faculty to join our highly engaged faculty in Nurse Practitioner program. As an integral and vital part of our teaching staff, the successful candidate will provide students with unique and valuable perspectives by helping them to develop critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic nursing skills within the framework of transcultural nursing. Essential Job Duties 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 inquires within 48 hours of assignment submission. Responding to student inquires 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 Required 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. Please see the Licensing Requirements section below for more details. Minimum of two 2 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. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Nurse Practitioner with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization. Experience with the following course topics is preferred: Introduction to Psychotherapy, Introduction to Psychotherapy Practicum, MH Care: Adults/Aging Adults, MH Adults/Aging Adults Practice. Licensing 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. Once hired, faculty are required to have both RN and FNP licenses in both California and Texas. The department will pay for new faculty to obtain their license in either California or Texas if the applicant holds one but not the other. 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. The department will pay for new faculty to obtain their license in either California or Texas – whichever state the candidate is not already in the process of obtaining. Both California and Texas licenses must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We’re united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employee’s well-being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote-first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr NU National University