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Adjunct - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$139,154 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Adjunct - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Western Carolina University United States, North Carolina, Cullowhee 1 University Way (Show on map) Sep 08, 2026 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).
Posting Details Posting Information Posting Number Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32046
Classification 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 Posting Text Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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 (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. 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 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). 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. Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of references
Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance