Job Summary

The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a part time, temporary, non-tenure track faculty in the Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program.

The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the 2023-2024 academic year. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. These appointments will be part-time and with no guarantee of renewal.

Department and College/School Information

The Department of Graduate Nursing is one of three academic departments within the CONHI . The department offers an MSN in Nursing Education, an MSN in Nursing Administration, seven nurse practitioner tracks, a Doctor in Nursing practice and a PhD in Nursing. Programs are offered online and in a hybrid format. These positions will report to the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing or Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing
• A current, unencumbered PMHNP license in the State of Texas
• Current board certification as an PMHNP from ANCC
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric patients.
• Must remain active in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric patients to retain employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Nursing or related field
• A minimum of 1 year experience teaching or precepting
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction within the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
• Reports directly to the Department Chair.
• Maintains academic standards as established by the university, CONHI and Department of Graduate Nursing
• Teaches students in online, clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Assumes responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of school, program, course and student activities.