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Description Title: Assistant Professor (Nursing) (H3) Position Number: 0082431 Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Location: Manoa Campus / Honolulu Date Posted: February 24, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled. 1st review of applications will begin on March 18, 2026; 2nd review is on April 2, 2026. Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 11-month Tenure Track: Tenure Track Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time, 100% FTE Temp/Perm: Permanent Other Conditions: The University of Hawai'i (UH) Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) invites qualified applicants for one (1) tenure track, full-time, 11-month faculty position. We are seeking a professional, transformative psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who will nurture the growth of our department. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our patients and advancing the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specialty in the DNP to address the needs of our community.

Prospective SONDH faculty will work in partnership with affiliating agencies and UH health science programs. The position is expected to begin approximately May 2026 or as mutually acceptable. The faculty must meet the requirements of partnering organizations that serve as clinical practice sites for doctor of nursing practice (DNP) students in the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specialty and interprofessional education.

The faculty will be required to travel to clinical sites including the Clinical, Learning, Education & Management Clinic (affiliated academic faculty practice at University Health Partners of Hawai'i) as needed, in addition to reporting to UH Manoa. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs and/or availability of funds. To learn more about SONDH, go to: http://www.nursing.hawaii.edu/home

Duties & Responsibilities: Supervises clinical rotations in the psych- mental health specialty for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Teaches assigned clinical seminars, didactic courses linked with corresponding clinical experiences, case studies, post-conference, and laboratory courses. Specific priority of need is psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.

Develops clinical services and training programs to enhance the education of advanced practice nursing students with a focus on psych-mental health. Participates in curriculum development activities for the psych-mental health specialty. Participates in supervising and facilitating advanced practicum, DNP student scholarly projects, and simulation student activities.

Facilitates interdisciplinary education in primary care practice settings. Engages in research/scholarly projects consistent with the Department/Schools goals. This is including but not limited to leading and/or participating in research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, program evaluation, and teaching/education-focused activities.

Conducts education, scholarship/research, and service to strengthen the innovative delivery of behavioral healthcare across the state. Delivers clinical care that fosters and sustains a high-quality clinical learning environment. May serve as the lead for faculty practice to collaboratively develop and execute initiatives for an academic health clinic focused on psych-mental health, if assigned.

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or PhD degree with appropriate clinical board certification. The degree must be awarded by a college or university of recognized standing.

Current (or be eligible for) unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in Hawai'i (must have Hawaii license by the appointment date). National board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner; Current (or be eligible for) unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license to practice in Hawai'i (must have Hawaii license by the appointment date); One (1) year full-time clinical nursing work experience in the area of advanced practice nursing specialty; Engaged in professional practice on a unit with a similar patient population and level of patient acuity where they will be assigned for the purpose of supervising advanced practice nursing students; Demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care; Demonstrated understanding of and acquaintance with assessment of student learning outcomes, the requirements of governmental and accrediting agencies, and specific and effective assessment practices; Demonstrated professionalism in meeting, interacting and conferring with others; Demonstrated competency in interdisciplinary team work and team science; Demonstrated competency in quality improvement projects or initiatives. Desirable Qualifications: Experience supervising nursing advanced practicum students.

Coursework in curriculum development and health sciences education. Demonstrated competency in Evidence Based Practice and DNP Scholarly projects. To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents.

Applicants must submit the following: Cover letter expressing interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; Current resume; Names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references; Copy of official transcripts. The original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. NOTE: Application will not be considered if NEOGOV Online application is incomplete or any of the required documents are not included or are unreadable.

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