Adjunct Instructor, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Program)
Listed compensation
$850 - $1825
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach - West Palm Beach, FL
- Position Type: Part Time
- Education Level: Doctoral
- Salary Range: $850.00 - $1825.00Salary
The School of Nursing invites applications for Graduate Nursing Program: Hybrid Adjunct Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The successful candidate will be able to teach Nursing courses level studies at the Masters and Doctoral levels.
The position requires a strong commitment to the Christian faith, as well as excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service. The School of Nursing offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, features state-of-the-art lab resources and offers students a holistic approach to the nursing profession.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive Christian university whose mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly, emphasizing moral, spiritual, and intellectual development. STATUS Applications reviewed on a rolling basis or until positions are filled.
EDUCATION Doctorate degree in Nursing required, or equivalent experience. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification, required.
Qualifications
DNP or PhD degree in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing. At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Demonstrated expertise in the discipline of Nursing. Prior collegiate-level teaching experience, preferred.
Commitment to teaching excellence and service to the college, university, and community. Demonstrated Christian commitment and the ability to integrate faith into coursework. POSITION DETAILS The position is an Adjunct position, with a teaching load of varied courses per semester.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applications must be submitted through the university’s career portal at pba.edu. At least three (3) references should be included within the CV.
About Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida, known for its faith-guided academics and ocean-side location. It offers a liberal arts curriculum with a focus on developing character and promoting spiritual growth. PBA has a main campus in downtown West Palm Beach and an online program.
Key Responsibilities
The adjunct instructor will teach nursing courses at the master's and doctoral levels within the graduate program. Responsibilities include maintaining excellence in teaching, engaging in scholarly research, and providing service to the university and community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DNP or PhD in Nursing and possess a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification. At least one year of clinical experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is required, along with a commitment to the Christian faith.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry NP listings in Florida | 124 active | 2,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 20% remote · 54% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment781 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 858 in the last 30 days | 967 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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