Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner faculty member brings specialty expertise, teaching, and mentorship to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs. The faculty member works with PMHNP faculty and colleagues across College of Nursing programs to deliver graduate nursing education and support students’ learning and professional development. The position reports directly to the department chair for faculty development and evaluation and collaborates with the DNP/Master’s director, assistant dean for academic affairs, and associate dean for academic affairs to achieve program outcomes and objectives.

The position may be based at either the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. Teaching and mentoring are the primary focus, with additional contributions to the College’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of teaching experience in a graduate nursing program.
• Experience with simulation-based learning.
• Familiarity with a concept-based curriculum.

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