Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Title: Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VP Area: Provost

Department: Nursing

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Appointment Percentage: 50%

Months per year: 4.5

Recruiting Salary Range: $1,250 per student with possibility of additional compensation for long‑distance travel

Relocation/Reimbursement Flexibility: No relocation reimbursement or signing bonus available

The Department of Nursing seeks adjunct clinical faculty to mentor psych‑mental health nurse practitioner graduate students in practicum courses. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, clinical presence, and practical expertise to engage students in active learning and assessment, while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and mentoring graduate students from all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in nursing.

The Nursing Department is dedicated to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for students, preceptors, faculty, and staff. Adjunct clinical faculty are encouraged to collaborate with department faculty for support. Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution that values inclusive excellence and actively promotes success for a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. The University is a committed EEO/AA employer seeking to increase diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status or protected veteran status.

Gonzaga’s campus is located adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, on the historical lands of Salish-speaking tribes. Spokane is Washington’s second‑largest city, offering a vibrant restaurant, entertainment, and arts scene, as well as diverse neighborhoods and outdoor recreational options.

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• Conduct in‑person clinical site visits, observing students with patients, engaging with preceptors about student progress and concerns, and reviewing diagnostic reasoning, care plans, and documentation.
• Collaborate and facilitate three synchronous contact points between preceptor, student, and clinical faculty (one of which occurs during the site visit).
• Evaluate clinical assignments and provide timely, rubric‑based feedback to students.
• Communicate with course faculty and practicum preceptors regarding student or site concerns.
• Participate in clinical faculty meetings throughout the year.
• Serve as an ambassador for Gonzaga University School of Health Sciences.

• Active, unencumbered Washington state RN and ARNP licensure.
• Active, unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in the state of residence or where the clinical faculty role is performed.
• 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 two years of current practice as a Psych‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Residence in one of the ten states where graduate nursing students complete practicum (AK, AZ, CA, , MT, NV, OR, UT, WY, WA).

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as Nurse Practitioner.
• Previous clinical teaching experience.

Master’s Degree

In‑Office Presence: Ability to work on‑site in a 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 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).

 complete the online application, and submit:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts for the highest earned degree.
• Washington state RN and ARNP license (for those without a WA RN and ARNP license, please contact Jeff Ramirez to discuss this requirement).

Applicants will provide contact information for at least three professional references during the interview process; references will receive a link to upload confidential letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Jeff Ramirez, Department of Nursing,  assistance with your online application, call (509) 313‑5996.