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Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • 502 East Boone Avenue, Logan, Gonzaga Main Campus, Washington, United States, 99258
  • Adjunct Faculty

Title: Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VP Area: Provost

Department: Nursing

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Appointment Percentage: 50

Months per year: 4.5 

Recruiting Salary Range: $1,250 per student with the possibility of additional compensation for long-distance travel

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No

Job Purpose:

The Department of Nursing is seeking adjunct clinical faculty to work with psych mental health nurse practitioner graduate students in their practicum nursing courses. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, clinical presence, and practical expertise to engage students in active learning and assessment and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and mentoring graduate students of all backgrounds, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in Nursing.

The Nursing Department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, preceptors, faculty, and staff. Adjunct clinical faculty encouraged to reach out to other department faculty for assistance and support. The Department of Nursing and the School of Nursing and Human Physiology are committed to inclusive excellence, and actively promote the success of a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. The University is a committed EEO/AA employer seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

Gonzaga’s campus sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, along the Spokane River. We exist on the historical lands of Salish speaking tribes in the Inland Northwest’s most metropolitan region. Spokane is Washington’s second largest city and boasts a vibrant restaurant, entertainment, and arts community; it is also home to a diverse array of neighborhoods and popular outdoor recreational areas.

For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

  • Complete in-person clinical site visit(s) which includes, observing students engage with patients, connecting with preceptors to discuss student progress and concerns, and reviewing and assessing students’ diagnostic reasoning, plan of care and clinical documentation
  • Collaborate and facilitate 3 synchronous points of contact between preceptor, student, and clinical faculty (1 point of contact should be the clinical site visit)
  • Evaluate clinical assignments and offer timely feedback for improvement to the student using rubrics for grading
  • Collaborate and communicate with course faculty student challenges and/or concerns. Collaborate and communicate with practicum preceptor concerns related to the clinical site and/or the preceptor
  • Participate in clinical faculty meeting(s) throughout the year 
  • Serve as ambassador for Gonzaga University School of Health Sciences 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active and unencumbered Washington state RN and ARNP licensure
  • Active and unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in state of residence and/or state where performing clinical faculty role.
  • Master of Science in Nursing degree in Psych-Mental Health Nursing
  • ANCC Certification as Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Minimum of 2 years of current practice as a Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Reside in one of the ten states where graduate nursing students are completing practicum (AK, AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY, WA)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as Nurse Practitioner
  • Previous clinical teaching experience

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

 

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

 

Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit our website at: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and submit the following:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts (highest earned degree level)
3. Washington state RN and ARNP license (for those who do not currently have a WA RN and ARNP license please contact Jeff Ramirez to discuss this requirement.)

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process. References will be sent a link to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Jeff Ramirez, Department of Nursing, at ramirez@gonzaga.edu. For assistance with your online application, call (509) 313-5996.

 

Total Rewards Statement

At Gonzaga, we value the well-being and contributions of our colleagues by offering a comprehensive total rewards package. In compliance with Washington State's Pay Transparency Act, we provide both the full salary range for each position, and an anticipated salary range that reflects the budgeted amount that the university reasonable expects to offer the position. In addition to base compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package, which may vary depending on the position type and hours worked. To explore the full range of benefits available, please review the applicable Prospective Employee Benefit Guide available on the Gonzaga website.

EEO Statement

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

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