Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Apr 30, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Position Number	976118
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH CON Adv Nurs Pract and Educ
Department Homepage	https://nursing.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	NURSING-COLLEGE OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Clinical Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Instructor
Working Title	Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship and practice.
Job Duties	East Carolina University College of Nursing is currently seeking applications for a full-time, fixed-term, 12-month, faculty position in the Department of Advanced Nursing Practice and Education teaching in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration. Applicants should have a strong foundation in the mental health field and support the values and mission of the ECU College of Nursing. Courses are taught in an online, distance education delivery format; however, this position will require on-campus attendance for meetings and committee work one to two days per week, and PMHNP intensive experiences one week each semester. The PMHNP Concentration has two entry levels, MSN and Post Master's Certificate. Our graduates offer caring and competent mental health services across North Carolina and nationally. Responsibilities include teaching, developing, and evaluating relevant courses within the PMHNP concentration, and serve as clinical faculty for student practicum supervision. Active participation with the PMHNP admission committee for student selection process annually is required. Responsibilities may also include: teaching courses in the Master's core, academic advising, coordination and collaboration with clinical practicum preceptors, participation as a full-time faculty member including attendance at faculty meetings, and participation in committees/task forces. This position will be recruited as a 12-month, fixed-term full-time permanent faculty appointment. Appointments are commensurate with education and experience. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	Masters degree in Nursing. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire. Candidates should have at least two years of mental health experience as a PMHNP. National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is required. A valid non-restricted NC nursing license is required upon employment. DNP or PhD (or equivalent) degree completion is required within 3 years of employment. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	Mental Health National certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is required. A valid non-restricted NC nursing license is required upon employment.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Knowledge of and advocacy for mental health care and the advancement of PMHNP scope of practice is preferred. Demonstrated expertise in the clinical management of patients with alterations in mental health and have teaching experience at a college level. Online teaching experience is preferred. DNP or PhD (or equivalent) preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the following required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	11/04/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	11/19/2024
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81667
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.