Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood College is seeking a full-time (12-month), tenure-track assistant/associate professor or non-tenure track (Professor of Practice) of Nursing who will serve as director for the newly created DNP/PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) program in Nursing. This new graduate program is part of the college’s growing nursing portfolio of programs. Under the collaborative leadership of the Chair of the Department of Nursing, Dean of the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, and Dean of the Graduate School, the Program Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program is responsible for the leadership, administration, and development of and teaching in the PMHNP educational program. This role involves overseeing curriculum design, student recruitment, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. In addition, a portion of the program director’s time (20%) will be devoted to research activities conducted in collaboration with a federal partner or federal laboratory. The full-time program director is also responsible for teaching in their area of expertise and overseeing the PMHNP track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The preferred candidate will have program development, accreditation, and teaching/mentoring experience necessary to support the implementation of this degree track.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing education
Must have a certification by (AANP or ANCC) as a PMHNP and an unencumbered RN license (Maryland)
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings
Must have a terminal degree (PhD or DNP)
If Ph.D. is in a related field, the candidate must have a master’s degree in nursing
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet
Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal stakeholders through multiple communication modalities
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts
Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports
Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programmatic resources and needs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans
Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate
Values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution

Nice To Haves

Program development experience
Accreditation experience
Teaching/mentoring experience necessary to support the implementation of this degree track

Responsibilities

Ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment among faculty and staff
Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of the PMHNP curriculum
Integrate current best practices and evidence-based approaches into the program
Regularly assess and update course content to meet evolving healthcare industry needs
Provide strategic direction for the PMHNP program
Establish preceptor sites for PMHNP program within the nursing graduate program with plans for growth based on enrollment
Investigate and apply for external funding opportunities for the graduate program
Support the graduate school on recruitment efforts for the graduate program
Develop and oversee an assessment plan in alignment with the assessment culture at the College and in alignment with accreditation standards
Serve on the Graduate Council as program director
Establish regional partnerships with the goal of identifying experiential learning opportunities for students and potential research opportunities for faculty
Identify and vet, in partnership with the dean and chair, adjunct faculty when necessary
Demonstrate an ability or the potential for quality teaching
Teach 12 credits in the Nurse Practitioner program over a 12-month period
Plan courses, write syllabi, and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques
Present lectures, and supervise class activities, on topics appropriate to the course material
Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course and programmatic objectives
Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills
Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class, and engage in contact with students as appropriate
Work with students and supervisors to address problems and resolve issues
Determine grades for assignments and for overall achievement in class
Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students and department as appropriate
Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection
As a requirement of this position, at least 20% of the year must be dedicated to research/scholarship in support of a federal laboratory or associated federal laboratory research support organization
Participate in other scholarly activities in the academic and professional field
Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy
Serve as advisor or committee member for doctoral students
Advise graduate students
Support and participate in college committees
Serve as an actively engaged member of the department and Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences