What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty (PMHNP) position at Dominican University?
Title : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty (PMHNP)
Department : Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
Reports To : Executive Director of Nursing
Location : On-campus (River Forest, IL)
Position Summary :
Dominican University's Borra College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Lead to teach for our new Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track beginning August 2025. This is a tenure-track position.
This PMHNP Track Lead will require professional knowledge, administrative and management skills, academic policy expertise, accreditation experience, and cultural sensitivity. The Track Lead will coordinate and supervise the implementation of the PMHNP track year-round through a 12-month full-time academic year appointment.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty (PMHNP) track lead will oversee all aspects of the development and implementation of the doctoral program. The Track Lead will collaborate with the Executive Director of Nursing on the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program plan of study, course development, and curriculum pathway.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Ideal candidates will have significant experience in university settings and diverse communities and will have each of the following essential responsibilities :
- Ensure that academic program content and structure meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Monitor evaluation and feedback on program outcomes and quality.
Required Qualifications :
The following qualifications are required unless otherwise stated :
Physical Demands :
Salary and FLSA Status
Benefits
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Salary : $108,000 - $115,000
