Adjunct Assistant Professor - Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A public research university in Arlington is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor for their Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program. This part-time faculty role involves course instruction and maintaining academic standards. Candidates must have a Master's in Nursing, an unencumbered PMHNP license in Texas, and relevant teaching experience. A competitive benefits package is provided, and applicants should be prepared for a criminal background check. This position is temporary with no guarantee of renewal.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric patients.
• Current board certification as a PMHNP from ANCC.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered PMHNP license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction within the College of Nursing.
• Maintains academic standards established by the university.
• Participates in course planning and organization.

Skills

Experience evaluating psychiatric patients

Instruction in online and classroom settings

Curriculum development

Education

Masters in Nursing or Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor - Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program

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 position in the Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program.

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 appointments will report to the Department Chair.

Job Summary

This part-time, temporary position supports course instruction within the Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program. Course assignments may vary semester to semester and openings develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. These appointments are part‑time and with no guarantee of renewal.

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of the University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

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.

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 a 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.

Application Requirements

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master’s in nursing or Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current, unencumbered PMHNP license in the State of Texas?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently board-certified as a PMHNP from ANCC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric patients?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you be able to remain active in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric patients to retain employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you earned a Doctorate in Nursing or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience teaching or precepting?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover/Interest Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Additional documents may be required by the department at a later date.

Note: UTA will require that a criminal background check, a reference check, and certification of credentials and qualifications be performed on all finalists in the Department of Graduate Nursing adjunct pool.

Additional documents may be required by the department at a later date.