Full-Time Clinical Faculty Program Director: School of Nursing

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About The Position

Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing is seeking a dynamic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) clinician and educator for a full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position. This role serves as the Program Director for the PMHNP program, with a preference for doctorally-prepared candidates experienced in practice, teaching, and leadership within a PMHNP graduate program. The position aligns with the School’s competency-based curriculum, emphasizing learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice, in accordance with the AACN 2021 Essentials. Faculty members are expected to contribute to developing practice-ready nurses and advanced practice nurses through innovative teaching and mentoring. As Program Director, the successful candidate will support the university’s strategic initiatives, including academic success, community building, innovation, distinctive experiences, redefining health, and extending partnerships. The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, with over 50 years of experience, aims to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovative and inclusive education. The School serves approximately 1100 graduate and undergraduate students across CCNE-accredited BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Located at the North Haven, CT campus within the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, the School utilizes state-of-the-art facilities for collaborative learning, including simulation rooms and skills labs. The curriculum emphasizes the social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of care alongside physical care. The School fosters a collaborative, supportive, and diverse community committed to high-quality education and values of belonging, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. Faculty support includes structured orientation, mentoring, workshops, opportunities to work with recognized faculty, professional development support, grant application assistance, and a culture of community and professionalism. The Program Director is allocated one practice day per week. While the program is online with in-person immersions, regular campus presence in North Haven is expected.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing or related field
Unencumbered APRN license in Connecticut
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 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