Clinical Faculty Program Director; PMHNP): School of Nursing

The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing's mission is to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovation and inclusive education. As one of 17 schools in the nation with holistically endorsed programs, we emphasize the social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of care, as well as the physical, throughout our nursing curriculum.

The successful candidate will share the School of Nursing values of belonging, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. We are particularly interested in doctorally-prepared candidates with practice, teaching, and leadership experiences in a graduate PMHNP program. Although the program is online (with in-person immersions), regular presence is expected on the campus in North Haven. The Program Director is afforded one day a week as a practice day.

• 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 student
  
  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 activities and maintain currency in nursing practice and education
• Participate in faculty development
• Engage in the School of Nursing’s strategic plan
• Actively participate in the School of Nursing community

• Required doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing or related field

• Required unencumbered APRN license in Connecticut
• Required national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Recent clinical practice experience as a PMHNP
• Experience with competency-based education and curriculum development
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Preferred experience leading or coordinating an advanced practice nursing education program, including curriculum oversight, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and faculty collaboration
• Service to profession or community
• Commitment to contribute to the excellence of the academic community

Posted On 9/10/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor Faculty School/Institution Quinnipiac University School of Nursing Job Location North Haven, CT