Associate Faculty – PMHNP, Psychiatric Management of Adults and Geriatric Patients

University of Phoenix

. Instruct undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines .

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesEntry Level💰 $1,035 - $3,686 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on adult and geriatric populations, alongside strong teaching abilities in higher education. Maintains active engagement in professional development and scholarship while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ExperienceAdult and Geriatric Patient CareActive Arizona APRN CertificationTeaching and Learning Theory FamiliarityExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Nursing PracticePatient AssessmentClinical SupervisionCurriculum DevelopmentScholarship Engagement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingInterpersonal SkillsCoachingTutoring

Tools & Technologies

University TechnologyMicrosoft Suite Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Arizona RN LicenseNational Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerClinical Nurse Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAdult EducationNursingMental HealthClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines
Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using current course materials
Share supplemental knowledge and experience connecting course concepts to real-world applications
Make class materials available to students promptly
Maintain an engaged classroom presence and respond promptly to student inquiries
Create a supportive learning environment that promotes cognitive skills, confidence, and academic success
Address student academic issues according to University policies and guidance
Provide coaching, tutoring, and additional resources as required
Oversee student clinical, practicum, or mentorship experiences as applicable
Attend faculty meetings and University events, including general faculty meetings, content area meetings, and student graduations
Maintain current knowledge of course updates, instructional standards, and relevant faculty information
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through employment, certification/licensure, conferences, publications, networks, and professional organizations
Teach and perform related duties in an online environment
Use and adapt to University technology to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Adult and Geriatric practice experience
Doctor of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or a PhD in Nursing; or doctorate degree in any area and a Master’s degree in Nursing; or Master’s degree in Nursing
Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience working with adult and geriatric patients as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 5 years
Active, unencumbered or unrestricted Registered Arizona Nurse or Multistate (RN) license
Active Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification
Active national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
Acceptable professional position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with adult and geriatric psychiatric mental health experience
Two years of current experience within the last five years
One record of scholarship annually within a rolling one-year timeframe, meeting UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement
Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory
High level of problem-solving and decision-making ability
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft suite programs
Able to convey a professional image and represent the University appropriately

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in the 401(k) plan
Competitive tuition assistance for you and eligible dependents
Paid time off benefits
Fully remote, work-from-home environment
Recognition program
Learning and development tools
Tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members