Psychiatric Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum Instructor

Adjunct Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum Instructor

Gardner-Webb University invites applications for adjunct faculty to serve as graduate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practicum instructors in the Hunt School of Nursing.

Responsibilities include teaching and managing assigned practicum courses based on individual course requirements. Practicum courses include Psychiatric Mental Health Management Practicum 1, 2, 3, 4, and Immersion. Practicum opportunities are located in proximity to the university and/or the student's home address.

Responsibilities include teaching practicum courses in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate programs, with opportunities to teach during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Essential functions and responsibilities include:

• Teaching material from approved curriculum and Up-to-Date clinical practice guidelines.

• Practicing strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively as a Hunt School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice team member.

• Advising students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.

• Maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance following university policies.

• Maintaining productive contact with students and offering support, as appropriate.

• Following the guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials:

• Doctorate in nursing with active licensure and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Qualification Requirements:

• Possesses a current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, a compact state or be eligible for licensure in North Carolina

• Possesses a current unrestricted license to practice as a APRN in North Carolina

• Possesses a current, active licensure and certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Has a minimum of two years employment in direct client care as a PMHNP

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Flexible availability to students including weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends.

Review of applications will be ongoing based on clinical needs each semester. Interested candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae with their application submission. Questions may be directed to the PMHNP Coordinator, Dr. Yvonne Smith at ysmith@gardner-webb.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.