University of North Dakota
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Salary/Position Classification
$90,000+, 9-month contract, Commensurate with Experience plus separate summer contract contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes
Purpose of Position The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.
The University of North Dakota's CNPD is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work as well as the Children & Family Services Training Center.
For this position, the graduate nursing department seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor who will be appointed as the Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Director.
The PMHNP Track Director has a primary responsibility to provide leadership for the overall planning, organization, and evaluation of the PMHNP Program. This faculty member works collaboratively with administrators and faculty in assuring the provision of a high-quality academic program. The Graduate Track Director of the PMHNP track is a member of the Nursing Graduate Council. The director is under the supervision of the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department and is responsible for assuring that standards and policies of the School of Graduate Studies are met.
This is an on-campus position, with the potential for limited hybrid flexibility. For candidates who wish to pursue or maintain clinical practice in the Grand Forks, ND region, the CNPD may provide flexibility to support that work while ensuring strong on-campus engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
50% - Teaching and Advising Students in the PMHNP track (includes advising independent study projects). Potential courses to be taught include:
NURS 538 Psychiatric Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS 583 Individual Therapy
NURS 584 Group and Family Therapy
NURS 564 Psychopharmacology
NURS 588 Management of Psychopathology I
NURS 589 Management of Psychopathology II
NURS 598 Advanced Clinical Practicum
40% - Serve as Track Director for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation & evaluation of the PMHNP track
Promote development of the PMHNP program at the local, state and national level
Maintain all pertinent records for the PMHNP program as required
Serve as program track representative at various meetings
Report applicable measures as part of the college assessment plan
Participate in inter-professional collaboration as relevant
Complete program grant applications to support the track as applicable
Assist in the recruitment of students to the track
Communicate with prospective PMHNP students
Make recommendations to the graduate school on decisions regarding admission to the track
Serve as academic advisor and develop plans of study for students in the track
Guide and monitor program progression of PMHNP students
Work on collaboration with clinical placement team to secure clinical practicum sites for PMHNP students
Assist with recruitment, mentoring and evaluations for faculty teaching in the PMHNP track
Provide guidance to course faculty to resolve student issues
10% - Service to the University, College and/or Department Specific duties will be coordinated with the department chair.
Required Competencies
Highly-developed oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession's values
High interest in working as part of a collaborative team
Strong commitment to collegiality
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in nursing
Certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan
Unencumbered nursing license
Ability to obtain license in ND and other states as required
Current clinical experience as a PMHNP
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in APN education
Experience in administration
Evidence of scholarship
Evidence of leadership
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
2/1/2026
and include the following materials:
Cover letter
CV/Resume
This position is open until filled.
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$90,000+, 9-month contract, Commensurate with Experience plus separate summer contract contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes
Purpose of Position The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.
The University of North Dakota's CNPD is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work as well as the Children & Family Services Training Center.
For this position, the graduate nursing department seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor who will be appointed as the Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Director.
The PMHNP Track Director has a primary responsibility to provide leadership for the overall planning, organization, and evaluation of the PMHNP Program. This faculty member works collaboratively with administrators and faculty in assuring the provision of a high-quality academic program. The Graduate Track Director of the PMHNP track is a member of the Nursing Graduate Council. The director is under the supervision of the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department and is responsible for assuring that standards and policies of the School of Graduate Studies are met.
This is an on-campus position, with the potential for limited hybrid flexibility. For candidates who wish to pursue or maintain clinical practice in the Grand Forks, ND region, the CNPD may provide flexibility to support that work while ensuring strong on-campus engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
50% - Teaching and Advising Students in the PMHNP track (includes advising independent study projects). Potential courses to be taught include:
NURS 538 Psychiatric Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS 583 Individual Therapy
NURS 584 Group and Family Therapy
NURS 564 Psychopharmacology
NURS 588 Management of Psychopathology I
NURS 589 Management of Psychopathology II
NURS 598 Advanced Clinical Practicum
40% - Serve as Track Director for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation & evaluation of the PMHNP track
Promote development of the PMHNP program at the local, state and national level
Maintain all pertinent records for the PMHNP program as required
Serve as program track representative at various meetings
Report applicable measures as part of the college assessment plan
Participate in inter-professional collaboration as relevant
Complete program grant applications to support the track as applicable
Assist in the recruitment of students to the track
Communicate with prospective PMHNP students
Make recommendations to the graduate school on decisions regarding admission to the track
Serve as academic advisor and develop plans of study for students in the track
Guide and monitor program progression of PMHNP students
Work on collaboration with clinical placement team to secure clinical practicum sites for PMHNP students
Assist with recruitment, mentoring and evaluations for faculty teaching in the PMHNP track
Provide guidance to course faculty to resolve student issues
10% - Service to the University, College and/or Department Specific duties will be coordinated with the department chair.
Required Competencies
Highly-developed oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession's values
High interest in working as part of a collaborative team
Strong commitment to collegiality
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in nursing
Certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan
Unencumbered nursing license
Ability to obtain license in ND and other states as required
Current clinical experience as a PMHNP
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in APN education
Experience in administration
Evidence of scholarship
Evidence of leadership
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
2/1/2026
and include the following materials:
Cover letter
CV/Resume
This position is open until filled.
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