Clinical Faculty Program Director: School of Nursing

Program Director - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Faculty Position

Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) clinicians and educators for a full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as Program Director for the PMHNP program. We are particularly interested in doctorally-prepared candidates with practice, teaching, and leadership experiences in a PMHNP graduate program.

The position supports the School’s competency-based curriculum aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials, emphasizing learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and integration of evidence-based practice. Faculty members in the School of Nursing contribute to the development of practice ready nurses and advanced practice nurses through innovative teaching strategies and mentoring.

As a Program Director, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the university’s strategic initiatives including empowering academic success, cultivating a community of learners, leading through innovation, designing distinctive experiences, redefining health and human potential, and extending our partnership.

The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing has been educating nurses for more than 50 years. Our mission is to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovation and inclusive education. The School of Nursing’s strategic priorities are aligned with innovative programs, student success, thriving community, and sustainable resources. The School of Nursing serves approximately 1100 graduate and undergraduate students.

We offer CCNE accredited programs leading to BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees that prepare graduates for successful careers in hospitals, clinics, schools, communities, and many other settings. School of Nursing graduates become leaders at each level of their careers and facilitate positive changes within healthcare.

We are a highly collaborative and supportive community that is committed to high quality educational experience, advancing diversity in all areas. Successful candidates will share the School of Nursing values of belonging, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. The School provides faculty members with:

• A structured orientation and mentoring
• An assigned faculty affiliate
• Regular workshops by Quinnipiac Innovations in Learning and Teaching (QILT)
• Opportunities to work with nationally recognized faculty and staff
• Generous support for conference attendance and professional development
• Support with grant applications for faculty research or curricular innovations
• A culture of community, teamwork, and professionalism
• A climate that values diversity and inclusion

The Program Director is afforded one day a week as a practice day. Although the program is online (with in person immersions), regular presence is expected on the campus in North Haven.

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• Teaching intensive, clinical track nursing faculty position, with primary responsibility for educating graduate nursing students in the online PMHNP MSN program
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high quality programs that demonstrate academic excellence and success
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation standards
• Oversee daily management of the PMHNP MSN program
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate quality clinical experiences for students
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions review, enrollment management, and retention initiatives to support program growth and sustainability
• Design and implement learning experiences that reflect competency-based education principles
• Participate in competency-based curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials
• Advise and mentor students to support academic success and professional growth
• Contribute to School and University service, including committee participation and professional engagement within the community
• Engage in scholarly…