Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY in Virginia is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions. This position entails teaching psychiatric mental health courses in both the undergraduate and graduate nurse practitioner programs.

The successful candidate will not only demonstrate strong teaching skills but also take on additional responsibilities as Coordinator for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Candidates should possess the required nursing qualifications and exhibit a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Must possess a graduate degree and a doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
• An active unencumbered RN license and national certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner are required.
• Experience with curriculum development and teaching in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychiatric mental health courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Assist with program oversight and leadership as a program coordinator.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program evaluation

Teaching in higher education

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing or education

Job description

Position School: School of Health Professions

Overview

The Department of Nursing at Robert Morris University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is a 12-month full-time faculty appointment to include additional responsibilities as Coordinator for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. The candidate will primarily teach psychiatric mental health courses in the undergraduate and graduate nurse practitioner programs.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and effectively employ teaching-learning practices using a variety of content delivery formats (including on-ground, online, and distance education). As a program coordinator, the candidate will assist the nursing administration team with providing effective program oversight and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must possess a graduate degree in nursing with a doctoral degree in nursing or education or related field. An active unencumbered Pennsylvania or multi-state RN license and national certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner are required. Experience with curriculum development, program evaluation and teaching in higher education are preferred.

Act 153 Clearance Required

Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University)

No

Required to Pass a Credit Check

No

Additional Posting Information

None

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Advertised: June 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time