Adjunct Instructor: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision by demonstrating effective and consistent commitment to learner-centered, competency-based educational support.
• Provide specialized instruction on assigned topics aligned with course curriculum and best practices.
• Responsible for monitoring the course progress of an assigned group of learners in their course(s) and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey.
• Responsible for managing a case load of assigned students and supporting team members students/caseloads as needed.
• Provide expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
• Foster student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices.
• Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
• Demonstrate initiative through independent completion of tasks.
• Adapt to changing priorities within the workplace.
• Participate in all required training activities.
• Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as the position evolves.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to customize instructional support for learners with various needs and educational backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate technological competency: proficiency in Microsoft Office (or similar) applications, virtual instructional platforms, and student management systems.
• Extraordinary customer service orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds and situations.
• Well organized - conscientious and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to make decisions.
• Strong understanding, acceptance, adherence, and promotion of the tenets of competency-based education in the WGU model.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing with a PMHNP focus or Masters degree in Nursing and Post-Master's Certificate with a population focus of PMHNP.
• Current PMHNP national certification.
• Active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of residence with the ability to secure an active, unencumbered license in all 50 states as required for the role. (please upload your license when applying to the role)
• Active, unencumbered APRN licensure or certificate to practice in state of residence. (please upload a copy of your APRN when applying)
• Minimum of 2 years experience as PMHNP.
• Ability to maintain currency in clinical practice
• 2 years of highly successful practice, based on student outcomes, in the role area/practice working with students in a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Available to work a student-centered schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Up to 20% travel is required of this role
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area. Education must be from an accredited institution. Education is verified.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Works primarily from home within the continental United States and is available to travel to meetings as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.