Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Part-Time)

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing seeks a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner faculty member in the Department of Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs. The faculty member will provide graduate nursing education, mentorship, and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner expertise in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track. Responsibilities include teaching core courses, developing and evaluating curriculum, and collaborating with faculty to integrate relevant content across programs. The role supports graduate students preparing for advanced practice and contributes to the College’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions.

The position reports directly to the Department Chair for faculty development and evaluation. The faculty member will collaborate with the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Coordinator, Executive Director of the DNP/Master’s Programs, DNP/Master’s Director, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to achieve program outcomes and objectives.

The primary work location may be the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to teaching and program needs; additional time may be required. This is a part-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank will be determined at hire, and appointment details will be specified for each available opportunity.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
• Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to graduate nursing students in the College of Nursing.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum to support student learning and program outcomes.
• Contribute to research and scholarly activities that advance graduate nursing education and support the College of Nursing’s academic mission.
• Participate in service and professional practice activities that support the graduate program and the College of Nursing’s mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree