Associate Faculty - PMHNP Psychiatric Management of Children and Adolescents Graduate - Part Time (Virtual)

About The Position

An Associate Faculty primarily instructs undergraduate and/or graduate courses in specific disciplines in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines, engaging with students to drive academic rigor and student success. In addition to classroom instruction, an individual performs a variety of classroom-related and other activities, which are established by university leadership and/or dictated by specific course requirements, to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, progress, and achieve academic success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials.
• Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications.
• Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures.
• Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
• Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence.
• Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
• Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and/or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
• Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.

Requirements

• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
• Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Psychiatric Management of Children and Adolescents.
• Doctor of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing, Medical Physician/Psychiatrist, and/or Board Certified Pediatric Mental Health Pediatrician OR Doctorate degree in any area and a Master’s degree in Nursing OR Master’s degree in Nursing.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical nursing practice setting as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with at least 2 years of current experience.

Skills

• Must have the following active unencumbered or unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license Arizona or Multistate Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• National Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory.
• High level of problem solving and decision-making ability to assess student work, address issues and concerns, and provide appropriate guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, other faculty, staff, and external parties.
• Technology proficiency, including Microsoft suite programs.
• Able to convey a professional image and represent the University appropriately within the community and with external parties.

University of Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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