Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Job Responsibilities Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Department: CON Advanced Prof Nursing Practice Ldrshp

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Are you a bold, visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact? The USC College of Nursing is seeking a Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
. If you’re ready to make a difference in nursing education and inspire the next generation of PMHNPs, we invite you to apply!

As the Director of our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program, you will work closely with senior leaders and faculty to enhance program quality and outcomes. You will engage in impactful scholarship to advance psychiatric mental health care and have opportunities to maintain clinical practice to enrich your own and students’ experiences.

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for PMHNP education, modern teaching experience, including simulation, and a commitment to student growth and professional development.

• R1 Carnegie-designation institution.
• Access to the Carolina Grants Innovation Hub that provides comprehensive research development and training services including grant writing and technical editing, and faculty mentoring programs.
• Home to four research centers:
  • Cancer Survivorship Research Center
  • Center for Advancing Chronic care Outcomes through Research & Innovation
  • Perinatal, Pediatric and Family Research Center
  • USC Collaborative for Health Equity and Disparities
• New Biobehavioral Research Suites with a wet lab, clinical research space, and innovation rooms (completion in 2026).
• Top 30 ranking in NIH funding
  , supported by a robust research infrastructure including biostatisticians and pre- and post-award staff.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  :
  Benefit from generous start-up funding and faculty loan opportunities.
• Mentorship & Growth
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  Enjoy mentoring, networking, and growth opportunities in a dynamic, supportive environment.

• Provide strategic leadership for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP ) program, ensuring academic excellence, student success, and alignment with national accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Lead recruitment, admissions, advising, progression, and retention initiatives in close collaboration with faculty, student affairs, and senior academic leadership.
• Oversee curriculum quality, continuous improvement, and outcomes assessment, ensuring compliance with NONPF , AACN , and state and professional guidelines.
• Foster a high-quality clinical education environment by developing clinical partnerships, supporting preceptors and faculty, and monitoring program performance and student outcomes.

USC Nursing has more than doubled its faculty in recent years to support growth and innovation. Located in Columbia, SC—a vibrant city with abundant sunshine, cultural attractions, and a low cost of living—we offer strong research infrastructure, comprehensive support, and exciting opportunities, including the upcoming 2026 Biobehavioral Research Center.

Join us in transforming healthcare through groundbreaking research, innovation, and academic excellence.

An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field; a minimum of a master’s degree…