Assistant Teaching Professor, MSN PMHNP track

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma•Highland Heights, KY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Teaching Professor is responsible for coordinating, leading, and teaching courses in the MSN program. The NTTR MSN Faculty upholds academic integrity, follows standards of practice, and collaborates with the all MSN and SON faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with CCNE Essentials and the national standards applicable to the assigned track. The role supports graduate preparation for national certification eligibility in the PMHNP track, fosters program effectiveness, and promotes a student-centered, high-quality learning environment.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field required.
Advanced Practice Certification as an PMHNP.
Minimum of two years of clinical nursing practice required.
Must possess an active and unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license in State of residence and an advanced practice license as an PMHNP.
At least three-years of full-time, past and current direct patient care as an PMHNP.
Previous graduate- level teaching required.
Previous online teaching experience required.
Experience or expertise with course content.
Pass pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Maintain active unencumbered RN licensure and, for APRN track positions, APRN certification/licensure.
Maintain current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.
Adhere to faculty professional standards as delineated in the NKU Faculty Handbook.
Utilize nku.edu email for ALL course communications – students are required to do the same.
Teach and precept as needed to meet program needs.

Nice To Haves

Maintain part-time clinical practice as needed to maintain APRN certification/licensure; ensure clinical practice (max release is one day weekly) does not interfere with faculty duties.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, and teach courses in the MSN program.
Uphold academic integrity and follow standards of practice.
Collaborate with MSN and SON faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with CCNE Essentials and national standards.
Support graduate preparation for national certification eligibility in the PMHNP track.
Foster program effectiveness and promote a student-centered, high-quality learning environment.
Maintain regular, proactive communication with MSN Faculty and Program Director regarding course operations, student concerns, and any emerging issues.
Engage in SON, MSN program, course, and university meetings.
Collaborate with other MSN Faculty to address MSN curriculum, course content, grading practices, student concerns, and faculty or university-related matters.
Contribute to program success through participation in activities related to student admission, progression, and orientation, as well as curriculum review and enhancement.
Ensure alignment with CCNE Standards, AACN and NONPF competencies, and other professional standards.
Maintain an active presence and engagement throughout the MSN program by monitoring responsiveness, grading practices, and interactions with students.
Collaboratively review and discuss student assignments receiving a grade of 80% or below.
Plan, teach, manage, and evaluate lectures and course activities.
Review course materials, including readings, textbooks, and learning resources, to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practice, AACN Essentials, CCNE Standards, NONPF, and other professional standards.
Be accessible and available to students, supervisor, staff and colleagues during NKU operation hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST).
Serve on SON and program committees as assigned and attend SON, program, and other meetings in person or virtually.
Complete ‘Best Practices for Online Teaching’ Canvas course as assigned.
Complete required Faculty Development courses annually.
Complete Clinical systems training currently used in program (i.e., Medatrax).