Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank-Assistant

This Psychiatry position at University of Colorado is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

University of Colorado lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $98k to $150k annually.

This is approximately 59% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric mental health nursing, Academic leadership, Curriculum development, Clinical instruction, Student advising, Program administration, Clinical placement coordination, Educational technology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Specialty Director will lead the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, overseeing curriculum development, student advising, and clinical placement coordination. The role also involves didactic and clinical instruction, faculty management, and active participation in the college's...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement 401(a) Plan with 10% Employer Contribution, 22 Vacation Days/Year, 15 Sick Days/Year. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.