Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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:

• Engage with assigned students in person within clinical practice settings and/or on-campus immersion experiences to support learning and skill development.
• Observe and assess student performance, including clinical reasoning, application of evidence-based practice, and professional competencies.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students based on direct observation and evaluation of performance.
• Evaluate student assignments and clinical/immersion activities in accordance with established grading rubrics and program standards.
• Collaborate with course faculty and/or preceptors regarding student performance, progression, and any identified challenges.
• Maintain professional standards consistent with Gonzaga University policies and serve as a representative of Gonzaga’s Department of Nursing.

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)