Working/Functional Title

Psychiatric Mental Health NP Faculty

Position Summary

The MSU College of Nursing invites applications for faculty positions to teach in our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Graduate Program. These are benefit-eligible, annual year (12 month) fixed term faculty positions. This position will work closely with the PMHNP Program Director in areas related teaching curriculum development as well as program and student evaluations. Additional areas of responsibility include mentoring students to support their academic and professional development, as well as faculty development opportunities that align with APNA and AACN guidelines for fostering inclusive academic environments. This position will report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Course management, didactic and skills lab instruction for the PMHNP Graduate Program.
• Incorporating evidence-based teaching strategies and technology-enhanced learning tools that align with emphasis on innovative education.
• Align simulation-based education with AACN recommendations for advanced competency-based nursing education.
• Instructing graduate students through online, hybrid and/or in person instruction.
• Using various assessment techniques in addition to test writing and in-course student performance analysis such as OSCEs (objective structured clinical examinations), formative, summative, or practical assessments.
• Participating in recruitment and holistic admissions.
• Assisting with clinical placements, clinical maintenance, and clinical student case management. Specifics include but are not limited to:
  • Clinical Site Development: develop and maintain clinical site partnerships and preceptor relationships, crucial for AACN’s clinical practice standards.
  • Clinical Supervision: oversee student clinical hours, evaluate clinical competence, and ensure alignment with NONPF core competencies.
• Provides student advisement, mentorship for student career development and preparation for certification examination.
• Participating in the accreditation and program assessment, including but not limited to continuous quality improvement initiatives for program evaluation and accreditation processes that align with NONPF standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -in Nursing

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP or equivalent)
• National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Unrestricted RN license without probationary status
• Recent and relevant clinical practice experience in psychiatric mental health
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in specialty areas within mental health care such as child, adolescent, substance use, geriatric, etc.
• Previous experience with innovative teaching methods, including online and hybrid instruction, as recommended by AACN

Desired Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in higher education

Required Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae including clinical and teaching experience
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact list of three (3) professional references including full name, title, telephone number and email address

Special Instructions

Address application materials to the Dean of the College of Nursing.

Review of Applications Begins On

08/19/2025

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50lbs or more.

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other bodily fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a healthcare setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.
• Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).

Website

WWW.NURSING.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The Michigan State University College of Nursing has been training the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950. We believe in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. We do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.