Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank-Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$98,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CU College of Nursing is seeking an energetic leader to serve as the Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner Program. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a full-time (1.00 FTE) faculty appointment within the Instructional Faculty Series (rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience). This full-time faculty position includes dedicated time to serve as the Specialty Director in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. The successful candidate will have recent psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practice experience and a track record of excellence in academic teaching. Responsibilities include participation in the teaching, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado. Demonstration of academic leadership, such as curricular/program development, is preferred. Ideal candidates will have teaching and scholarship experience with the ability to teach across programs. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and potential ranks include Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor within the Instructional Series. Successful candidates will have recent experience in the focus listed above and a track record of excellence in academic teaching. Responsibilities may include participation in the teaching, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado. Demonstration of academic leadership, such as curricular/program development, is preferred. For APRN candidates, a portion of the position may be devoted to clinical practice depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise. While the primary focus for these positions resides in the teaching mission of the college, service and scholarship to the university and the college are expected of all faculty members. A successful candidate will help foster a community of belonging and will utilize a justice lens to effectively engage with all members of the CU Nursing community, specifically faculty, staff, students, and community partners with diverse identities. This faculty position involves didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities as well as administrative responsibility for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program including securing clinical placements for graduate students and the management of student program plans, progression monitoring and student support. Didactic courses are taught in the classroom, online, or in blended formats. Supervision of clinical courses includes clinical conferences using online conferencing, site visits, and close communication with clinical preceptors. This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
Substitution: A direct-entry master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
An earned (research or professional) doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Hold current certification for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an unencumbered registered nursing license in the State of Colorado.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) registration and prescriptive authority in the State of Colorado.
Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship.
Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Teaching Professor include recognition as a master teacher, sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations, and a sustained commitment to peer-reviewed scholarly work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve team objectives.
Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.

Nice To Haves

Four years’ experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Experience in academic leadership such as curricular/program development.
Holds a current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation.
Demonstrated success in teaching across nursing programs from undergraduate to DNP.
Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Academic Advisor for all PMHNP students.
Advise students, monitor progress and retention, and establish performance improvement plans as needed.
Support student growth in skills needed to succeed in a progressive teaching and learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development.
Evaluate student application of knowledge.
Promote accountability among students by implementing clear guidelines and expectations for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study and practice.
Lead the comprehensive examination process for PMHNP students, including evaluation of competencies and coordination of poster presentation activities.
Create and maintain formal Plans of Study, individualized to each student, to support expected progression and accurate administrative tracking across the program.
Recruit and advise qualified students to the PMHNP program, including conducting interviews, portfolio reviews, and informational sessions.
Build and maintain relationships with alumni and constituents to monitor post-graduate outcomes, support preceptor recruitment, and strengthen alumni engagement.
Support recruitment of qualified faculty for the PMHNP program, as needed.
Serve as lead faculty for the PMHNP specialty, providing didactic and clinical instruction in classroom, online, and blended formats.
Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning aligned with course and program outcomes.
Provide learner-centered instruction that prepares graduates to meet evolving patient needs and workforce demands.
Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and professional development.
Participate in course, curricular, and program revision and development activities.
Evaluate and revise curriculum to ensure alignment with state and national certification standards and accreditation requirements and following faculty shared governance processes.
Introduce students to skills necessary for success in progressive learning environments that incorporate innovative strategies and competency-based development.
Integrate innovative teaching strategies and educational technologies to enhance learning and competency development.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of educational technology tools.
Support student certification application processes and monitor program quality indicators, including certification pass rates and related benchmarks.
Collaborate to suggest teaching assignments within the PMHNP program and accept teaching assignments as determined by the Assistant/Associate Dean and/or Division Chair.
Identify, recruit, and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and practicum sites.
Ensure clinical placements are secured prior to each semester and provide required documentation to the Clinical Placement Office.
Monitor student clinical compliance, progression, and preceptor and site evaluations.
Leverage professional networks, organizations, and alumni relationships to expand and diversify the preceptor pool.
Participate in leadership teams administering the psychiatric-mental health nursing fellowship program, supporting students who complete supplemental research or evidence-based practice projects focused on mental health topics.
Participate in leadership teams administering the Tools of Engagement program, which provides foundational mental health skill development for nursing students across programs and specialties.
Plan and lead specialty faculty meetings, ensuring dissemination of key policies, procedures, and program updates.
Support development of new program opportunities, including initiatives that expand access to mental health education and workforce development.
Maintain effective, collaborative communication with students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and external partners.
Serve on divisional, college, and university committees.
Demonstrate commitment to collaborative interprofessional teaching and scholarship.
Participate in activities that promote the reputation and stature of the academic programs and the College of Nursing while adhering to university and college policies and standards.
Engage in state, regional, and national professional organizations through meetings, service, and leadership activities.
Promote the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing through active participation in professional and community initiatives.
Contribute to initiatives that support mental health education, professional development, and workforce advancement.