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Rasmussen University
Brandon, Florida

Residential Adjunct Instructor - Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing

Mental Health NursingPart-Time

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Job Description

Mental Health Nursing Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time)

Rasmussen University

Do you have a passion for nursing and desire to share this with others entering this critical field? Rasmussen University is currently seeking dynamic Part-Time Adjunct instructors to teach within the Nursing program at our Tampa/Brandon campus.

Our teaching roles allow you the ability to continue working in field while exploring the world of Academia and engaging the next generation of nurses. Our nursing courses provide the knowledge, clinical skills, and nursing values critical for students to be successful in this field.

No prior teaching experience is necessary; training is provided!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program as assigned. These courses may be on campus or at off-site clinical partner locations.
  • Usage of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning for a diverse student population.
  • Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

  • Part-Time flexible campus and clinical-based scheduling which generally consists of 10-15 hours per week/course
  • Competitive hourly rates based on course types and schedule. Details are outlined clearly as you move forward in the hiring process a schedule is confirmed
  • Rasmussen’s generous continuing education benefits, employee stock purchase plan and 401K plan are available for part-time employee participation

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Documented experience in Mental Health roles
  • Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate
  • 1-year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred
  • Proof of active RN licensure that has never been encumbered
  • Official transcripts required for each degree earned from an accredited institution
  • Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross, applicable faculty immunization documentation required

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (hlcommission.org ), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs.

As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country.

The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies.

Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The instructor will teach lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses within the nursing program. They are responsible for fostering student engagement through effective teaching strategies and creating a conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical instructionNursing educationLaboratory instructionCurriculum delivery

Mental Health Nursing Career Context

In Florida, the Mental Health Nursing weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$74k (53 salary observations; 437 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,634 salary observations; 6,756 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Mental Health Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Nursing by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Nursing median $70k (middle half $60k–$80k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$74k median in Florida$86k nationally (−14%)53 state / 1,634 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Nursing listings in Florida110 active2,053 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Mental Health Nursing pay trend+8.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Brandon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$336k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.