Adjunct Clinical Lecturer (NUR 346) Mental Health Nursing - Winter 2026 - School of Nursing (Hybrid)

Description

The UM-Flint School of Nursing is seeking to hire four adjunct clinical lecturers for the winter 2026 semester, to teach NUR 346 (Mental Health Nursing). Adjunct lecturers will work in collaboration with lead faculty.

Course Description: For NUR 346, instructors give an introduction to concepts and theories applicable to clients, groups and families experiencing a mental illness and/or an emotional problem. Emphasis is on psychobiological theory, critical thinking, research utilitization, and therapeutic communication techniques. Students will receive clinical experiences with application of knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Flint School of Nursing: Nursing in the 21st Century - Recent Statistics

• The nursing profession has grown to nearly 5.2 million registered nurses (RNs), solidifying its position as the largest segment of the nation's healthcare workforce.
• In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report named Nurse Practitioner the #1 Best Job overall, highlighting the profession's excellent future prospects, high salary potential, and stability. The Registered Nurse position ranked #54 in the same overall report and #18 in the Best Healthcare Jobs category.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of RNs is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
• The Bureau also projects that the employment of nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives will grow 40% between 2024 and 2034, much faster than the average. 

The nursing profession is pivotal to advancing healthcare by addressing key issues like health equity, navigating an increasingly digitalized medical landscape, and adapting to the demands of an aging population.

For additional information into many of our degree programs, please visit https://www.umflint.edu/nursing

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

BSN Required; Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

Faculty teaching in the baccalaureate program who do not hold a graduate degree must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing, have significant clinical experience, are enrolled in a graduate program or are otherwise qualified e.g., have completed relevant graduate-level coursework having continung education units, hold relevant national certification for the clinical area in which they teach and have purposeful engagement with and formal oversight by a graduate-prepared faculty member;

Three years of relevant clinical experience along with previous experience working in or teaching mental health nursing;

Registration to practice nursing in Michigan with an unencumbered license or eligible to apply.

Application Instructions

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must include a letter of application addressing qualifications, cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, copy of nursing license, the names and contact information of three references.

Applications are only being accepted via Interfolio. The University of Michigan-Flint, School of Nursing invites applications at the rank of Adjunct Clinical Lecturer.  Interested applicants must upload their application materials to Interfolio in order to be considered for the position.

Point of Contact for Additional Information
Lisa Peterson, Administrative Specialist-School of Nursing, 2180 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley Street., Flint, MI 48502-1950 via email at lispete@umich.edu.

Why Work for UM-Flint
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits