What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program position at Carlow University?
Carlow University's School of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Department seeks an experienced educator to assume the faculty role and Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program . The program will admit its first students in Fall 2024, pending final approval. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with seasoned academic leaders in Nursing to shape the program and create an outstanding educational degree offering in this high-need and in-demand specialty. The Director will also teach and mentor faculty in the PMHNP Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track position (9-month summer stipend) located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Position to begin on January 8, 2024. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience.
The Program Director will have primary responsibility for directing the inaugural Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, with additional duties of teaching, service, and scholarship. Primary teaching responsibilities will focus on the graduate PMHNP program's significant courses.
Required Experience :
- All candidates must have a doctorate (DNP, PhD, EdD, or another related degree), a master's degree in nursing, and be eligible for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner, hold prescriptive authority and national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Three years of teaching experience in a PMHNP program or related experience.
- Minimum five years of clinical experience in the PMHNP role. Evidence of current practice.
- Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarship / research
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and actively promote diversity.
Our Ideal Candidate :
Why Carlow University?
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University's Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and comply with legal and professional obligations.
Carlow University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We strive for a campus that reflects our urban setting and is inclusive of underrepresented groups to enhance our university community.
