Full-Time Clinical Faculty Program Director: School of Nursing
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. The role, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, will serve as the Program Director for the PMHNP program. This position is ideal for doctorally-prepared candidates with experience in practice, teaching, and leadership within a PMHNP graduate program. The curriculum is competency-based, aligning with the AACN 2021 Essentials, and focuses on learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice. Faculty members are expected to contribute to developing practice-ready nurses and advanced practice nurses through innovative teaching and mentoring. The Program Director will also contribute to the university's strategic initiatives, including academic success, community building, innovation, distinctive experiences, redefining health, and extending partnerships. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Service to profession or community
- Commitment to contribute to the excellence of the academic community
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience leading or coordinating an advanced practice nursing education program, including curriculum oversight, program evaluation, accreditation activities, and faculty collaboration
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
Benefits
- Tuition remission
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
