Associate Faculty – PMHNP, Psychiatric Management of Adults and Geriatric Patients

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in alignment with the learning objectives and course outlines of the University of Phoenix.

• Present course content, engage in learning activities, and evaluate student performance using up-to-date course materials.

• Offer additional insights and experiences that link course concepts to practical applications in the real world.

• Ensure that course materials are made available to students in a timely manner.

• Foster an engaging classroom environment and respond swiftly to student inquiries.

• Cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that enhances cognitive skills, builds confidence, and promotes academic achievement.

• Address student academic challenges in accordance with University policies and procedures.

• Provide coaching, tutoring, and supplementary resources as needed.

• Supervise student clinical, practicum, or mentorship experiences as applicable.

• Participate in faculty meetings and University events, including general faculty meetings, content area discussions, and student graduation ceremonies.

• Stay updated on course revisions, instructional standards, and pertinent faculty information.

• Enhance professional and technical expertise through employment, certifications, conferences, publications, networking, and involvement in professional organizations.

• Teach and undertake related responsibilities in an online format.

• Utilize and adapt to University technology to facilitate courses and maintain active faculty status.

• Carry out other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in adult and geriatric care.

• Hold a Doctor of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or PhD in Nursing; or a doctoral degree in any field along with a Master’s degree in Nursing; or a Master's degree in Nursing.

• Degree must be obtained from a regionally accredited institution.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with adult and geriatric patients as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

• At least 2 years of experience within the past 5 years.

• Possess an active, unencumbered, or unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a Multistate license.

• Have an active Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.

• Hold active national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• Maintain an acceptable professional position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with adult and geriatric psychiatric mental health experience.

• Two years of relevant current experience within the last five years.

• Provide one record of scholarly activity annually within a rolling one-year timeframe, aligning with UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement.

• Have familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theories.

• Exhibit a high level of problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Possess excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office suite applications.

• Capable of projecting a professional image and representing the University appropriately.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in the 401(k) plan.

• Competitive tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Fully remote, work-from-home environment.

• Recognition program.

• Access to learning and development resources.

• Tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.