Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Online Faculty – Part-time

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

📋 Description

• Motivate students to successfully complete their programs by delivering consistent and meaningful feedback regarding their academic performance, growth, and engagement.

• Engage students in substantial asynchronous threaded discussions a minimum of four days each week.

• Assess academic progress and understanding by assigning and grading quizzes, exams, and written assignments.

• Exhibit care, respect, and professionalism while promoting collaboration and respect among students.

• Support a diverse student population and respond promptly to requests for assistance.

• Incorporate professional experience into coursework and share insights on nursing trends and opportunities.

• Foster student success by demonstrating flexibility, passion for teaching, and dedication to scholarly excellence.

• Maintain precise records, submit grades punctually, and uphold academic policies.

• Utilize online technologies and course-related software to prepare courses and ensure accessibility.

• Exemplify effective oral and written communication skills.

• Establish course expectations, publish objectives and assignment/examination dates, and ensure alignment of exams with learning objectives.

• Provide assistance to students via email or phone.

• Introduce problem-based learning presentations that cover fundamental health assessment techniques and tools.

• Facilitate discussions that stimulate rationale and critical thinking.

• Assess student progress through practice examinations.

• Maintain communication with students at least four times per week throughout the 8-week course and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Instruct courses within the MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, covering topics such as diagnosis, assessment, management, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and clinical practicum content.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master's degree in nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a PhD in nursing is mandatory.

• A minimum of one year of practical experience in psychiatric mental health nursing is essential.

• Experience in online teaching is preferred, particularly at the graduate level.

• An active, unrestricted RN nursing license is required; compact/multi-state licensure is necessary.

• Candidates must possess an Illinois RN license or be willing to obtain one prior to the start of orientation.

• National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required.

• Must possess subject matter expertise relevant to the course being taught.

• Faculty must demonstrate excellent communication, motivational, and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional educational setting.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), WebEx/Teams (or similar platforms), and the Internet.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible working conditions and supportive academic environment.