Description
Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) clinicians and educators for a full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as Program Director for the PMHNP program. We are particularly interested in doctorally-prepared candidates with practice, teaching, and leadership experiences in a PMHNP graduate program. The position supports the School’s competency-based curriculum aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials, emphasizing learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and integration of evidence-based practice. Faculty members in the School of Nursing contribute to the development of practice ready nurses and advanced practice nurses through innovative teaching strategies and mentoring.
As a Program Director, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the university’s strategic initiatives including empowering academic success, cultivating a community of learners, leading through innovation, designing distinctive experiences, redefining health and human potential, and extending our partnership.
The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing has been educating nurses for more than 50 years. Our mission is to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovation and inclusive education. The School of Nursing’s strategic priorities are aligned with innovative programs, student success, thriving community, and sustainable resources. The School of Nursing serves approximately 1100 graduate and undergraduate students. We offer CCNE accredited programs leading to BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees that prepare graduates for successful careers in hospitals, clinics, schools, communities, and many other settings. School of Nursing graduates become leaders at each level of their careers and facilitate positive changes within healthcare. Faculty and staff work with colleagues in our Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and all schools across campus to create innovative interprofessional educational experiences that prepare students for today's health care challenges. The Center is located at our North Haven, CT campus and encompasses 325,000 square feet designed for collaborative learning including 48 pro-section stations, 16 standardized patient rooms, an exceptional health sciences library, 7 high-fidelity simulation rooms including 2 ORs and a PACU, health assessment and skills labs, advanced diagnostic imaging equipment and classrooms outfitted with the latest technology. 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.
We are a highly collaborative and supportive community that is committed to high quality educational experience, advancing diversity in all areas. Successful candidates will share the School of Nursing values of belonging, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. The School provides faculty members with:
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
A culture of community, teamwork, and professionalism
A climate that values diversity and inclusion
Values of belonging, collaboration, compassion, curiosity and integrity
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.
To find out more about our School of Nursing, please visit https://www.qu.edu/schools/nursing.html
Requirements
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
Education Requirements:
Required doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing or related field
Qualifications:
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
