Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -Online Faculty (part-time)

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

7d • Remote

About The Position

Chamberlain University College of Nursing is seeking part-time online faculty for its Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN PMHNP) Program. The University is accepting applications from qualified candidates for future teaching needs across a variety of courses. Faculty members are expected to provide practitioner-focused education and support students’ academic progress, engagement, and success in an online learning environment.

Courses may include differential diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management across the lifespan, and a psychiatric-mental health capstone practicum. These courses cover assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacological prescribing, patient education, referrals, clinical management, and supervised or precepted clinical practicum experiences.

Faculty communicate with students throughout each course, facilitate asynchronous discussions, evaluate assignments and exams, maintain academic records, and provide timely feedback and support. They use online platforms and course-related software to make course materials accessible, establish clear course expectations, promote critical thinking, and foster a respectful and collaborative learning environment.

Requirements

• MSN and DNP degrees, or MSN and PhD in nursing.
• At least one year of practice experience directly in psychiatric mental health nursing.
• Active, unencumbered RN nursing license with compact or multistate licensure.
• Illinois RN license, or willingness to obtain one before the orientation start date.
• PMHNP national certification.
• Subject matter expertise in the course of instruction.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), WebEx/Teams or a similar platform, and the internet.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, meaningful feedback on students’ academic performance, development, and participation, and encourage engagement in their education.
• Engage students in asynchronous threaded discussions at least four days per week by moderating participation, evaluating responses and rationales, and responding to questions or comments.
• Evaluate academic progress and comprehension through quizzes, exams, and writing assignments.
• Demonstrate care, respect, and professionalism and foster collaboration and respect among students.
• Be available to meet the needs of students with diverse ages, cultures, and academic preparation.
• Reach out to students who need support and respond promptly to requests for help.
• Bring professional experience and industry perspectives into courses, including nursing trends and career opportunities.
• Promote student success through flexibility and ongoing development of teaching, scholarly excellence, and subject matter expertise.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades on time, and enforce academic policies.
• Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare and deliver accessible courses.
• Use effective oral and written communication to engage students and support learning.
• Publish course objectives, assignment and examination dates, and evaluation-category weightings to establish clear expectations.
• Ensure examination content and difficulty correspond to course objectives.
• Provide student support by email or telephone.
• Introduce problem-based learning presentations involving basic health assessment methods and tools.
• Facilitate discussions that elicit rationale and encourage critical thinking as students encounter increasingly complex issues.
• Evaluate students’ critical thinking and application of program proficiencies through practice exams.
• Communicate with students at least four times weekly throughout the eight-week course and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level