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Adjunct - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

cullowhee, NC

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Adjunct - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered, you must apply online.

Please attach a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a list of three references (include the names and full contact information) and transcripts (highest degree earned).

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Title

Adjunct

Working Title

Adjunct - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Department

School of Nursing

Salary Range

Position Summary

Western Carolina University is looking for qualified part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Nursing, Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution. PMHNP board certified with a minimum of two years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in a PMHNP program.

Physical Demands

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Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, you must apply online.

Please attach a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a list of three references (include the names and full contact information) and transcripts (highest degree earned).

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call or email at

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC ) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC ). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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Curriculum Vitae

List of references

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Worksite address

cullowhee, NC, 28723, US

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