Assistant Professor, PMHNP - MCHS

MercyOne Des Moines, IA 50309, US

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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor whose teaching and scholarship is focused on Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Reporting to the pathway/program chair, this role involves curriculum development, clinical/lab/simulation instruction, scholarly engagement, and service to the school and community. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in nursing education and student success, with a focus on preparing practice-ready graduates.

The candidate we seek is a dedicated, student-centered educator broad disciplinary knowledge and recent college or university teaching experience (preferred). Initially, the candidate will teach primarily in the pre-licensure pathways (ASN, BSN, and ABSN), guiding students in building essential knowledge, skills, and professional competencies for entry to practice. This is an on-campus position, with the potential for limited hybrid flexibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares and delivers didactic, lab, simulation, and clinical instruction, setting high and challenging academic standards, to students utilizing a variety of delivery formats (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid, etc.)
Uses various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes.
Provides feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success.
Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the school.
Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for licensure and certification.
Participates in school and college committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties including faculty advisor to a student club or organization; and/or mentoring other faculty.
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the school's mission, core values and goals.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Master’s degree in nursing, doctorate preferred.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification ideal.
Minimum of three years of clinical experience providing direct patient care.
Academic teaching experience preferred.
Valid and current Iowa Nursing License.
Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.
Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied, and innovative classroom/clinical/experiential learning teaching strategies.
Demonstrated experience in project development and management.
Excellent relationship building skills.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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