What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing position at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College seeks a Professor of Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in Fall 2025. The faculty member will report to the Dean of Nursing and be responsible for all instructional and administrative functions. They will be dedicated to maintaining academic excellence in teaching and learning, encompassing theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction. We seek candidates passionate about educating future nurses to care for others meaningfully and practically, aligning with Wheaton College's mission and strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The faculty member will work closely with colleagues and students in various learning activities, including supervised, self-directed, and technologically mediated learning, and will also monitor and improve the teaching-learning process. The faculty members will also actively contribute to the nursing program and provide professional leadership. Applicants with experience teaching psychiatric nursing are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Plan and deliver theoretical instruction, clinical experiences, and laboratory (skill and / or simulation) experiences that align with the nursing education program's philosophy, objectives, and curriculum.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
- Take part in the governance of the program and college, including contributing to standing, ad-hoc committees, and task forces.
- Serve as a member of departmental committees.
- Contribute to developing a written curriculum plan for the Nursing Program.
- Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies in Nursing.
- Contribute to developing and implementing the systematic evaluation plan for all components of the nursing program.
- Teach the number of courses specified in the contract.
- Evaluate student achievement of nursing competencies.
- Provide advising to students in the Nursing program.
- Complete an annual evaluation.
- Fulfill any other responsibilities determined by the Office of the Provost and the Dean of Nursing.
Minimum Qualifications :
Candidates for a position on the faculty in the Department of Nursing must meet all the College requirements for appointment. A Nursing faculty member must possess :
Preferred Qualifications :
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands
ADA Statement :
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
