UNIV-Temporary Instructor: DNP Program, College of Nursing

Job Summary

This is an as-needed, non-tenure track faculty position within the MSN/DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and/or Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) tracks. The faculty member will support high-quality student learning through clinical and/or didactic instruction, evaluation, and feedback. These positions may be available in upcoming semesters, based on program needs, course enrollment, and clinical faculty coverage requirements.

Minimum Training and

Education:

Master’s in Nursing required; a DNP or PhD in Nursing is preferred. Experience in lifespan PMH as a nurse practitioner is preferred for those selected to teach in the PMHNP track. Candidates should be eligible for APRN licensure in their state of practice and hold national certification as a nurse practitioner. Current BLS certification is required.

Experience in graduate online teaching is preferred; however, motivated candidates without prior teaching experience who meet the educational and professional requirements will be considered. Familiarity with or interest in case-based or problem-based teaching is ideal.

Responsibilities may include clinical and/or didactic course teaching based on program needs.

• Managing and grading discussion board assignments in accordance with the course rubric, providing timely constructive feedback that supports student learning and professional growth.
• Overseeing multiple-choice quizzes, including ensuring content accuracy, monitoring completion timelines, and addressing any student issues related to quiz access or performance.
• Grading assignments such as SOAP notes, papers, etc.
• Supporting students’ understanding of advanced practice psych‑mental health care, as presented through assigned readings, videos, discussion boards, assignments, and other course materials.
• Collaborating with the course coordinator or lead faculty to ensure consistency and quality of instruction across course sections.

• Communicate with clinical preceptors at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the semester, and as needed, to support student progression and address any concerns.
• Monitor student clinical activities, documentation, and required clinical hours in Typhon.
• Review and provide feedback on assigned clinical work submitted through Typhon.
• Facilitating and implementing innovative teaching strategies including learning intensives.
• Support student development of clinical judgment, professionalism, and competency-based progression in the APRN role.

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (frequent). Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (frequent). Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (frequent). Ability to work indoors (continuous). Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (infrequent). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (infrequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (infrequent).

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (infrequent). Ability to fully use both hands/arms (frequent). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (frequent). Ability to reach in all directions (frequent). Possess good finger dexterity (continuous). Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous). Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (continuous). Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (infrequent).

Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (infrequent). Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (infrequent). Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (frequent).

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous). Good peripheral…