The University of Connecticut, School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill a full-time, 11-month, Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Graduate Track Director - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) position.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, the faculty member will serve as the Graduate Track Director (GTD) of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track. In this role, the Director will fulfill the mission of the University of Connecticut School of Nursing (UConn SON) by supervising instruction and course development of the PMHNP track and work with other GTDs in the MS Program’s graduate tracks, and instructional designers, to construct dynamic online courses and nationally focused clinical precepted experiences that align with professional nursing accreditation standards, guidelines, practices, competencies, and the UConn SON mission and values.

The PMHNP Graduate Track Director will: (1) Provide graduate track-level leadership for curriculum planning; (2) Identify course outcomes and evaluation metrics for assessments; (3) Participate in the development and ongoing monitoring of faculty and student processes within the PMHNP track, and (4) Assist with clinical placement process and clinical practice experience.

UConn’s School of Nursing is among the top Nursing Schools nationwide. Faculty members actively engage in research in health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain. The School of Nursing offers the opportunity for faculty to engage with multiple centers including the Center for Advancement of Pain Management; The Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center; and the International Center for Lifestory Innovations and Practice. The School’s Biobehavioral Laboratory provides a wet lab and resources to support behavioral research.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and is a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The university serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Assistant/Associate

1. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. 
2. Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (and eligible for these in the state of CT by date of hire).
3. Active, national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 
4. Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.
5. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a nationally certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. 
6. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards. 
7. Understanding of test blueprint knowledge for Board certification exams. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in APRN program development, curriculum development, and program track management. 
2. Experience with online teaching and instructional technology. 
3. Experience teaching at an institution of higher education, with documented positive student evaluations. 
4. Demonstrated teaching excellence in relevant areas of expertise. 
5. Experience in leadership positions in higher education. 
6. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact productively with faculty, staff, and students. 
8. Ability to work and contribute virtually to a team environment. 
9. Demonstrated ability to contribute through teaching, scholarship, and service. 
10. Demonstrated commitment to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. 
11. Evidence of service to the university, the field, or profession through leadership in professional organizations and successful involvement in undergraduate/graduate curriculum development. 

To be considered at the Associate Level: 

1. Evidence of service to the university, the field, or profession through leadership in professional organizations, editorial activities and successful involvement in curriculum development. 

About University of Connecticut, Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing

The University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing has a timeless commitment to wellness and works to provide the exceptional education needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving profession. For over 80 years, UConn School of Nursing has led the way using high-tech simulation labs and technology-driven programs to prepare nurses to serve diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings. The interprofessional curricula across our five nursing programs emphasize innovation, leadership, scholarship, evidence-based practice, and research. All our programs are supported by highly qualified faculty, many of whom are internationally renowned experts in their areas of specialty. Adjunct faculty members from a variety of health care agencies within Connecticut serve as clinical experts who share firsthand knowledge of today’s medical challenges. All of University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's laboratory facilities provide undergraduate students a location to transfer knowledge from theory to practice, as well as an environment to practice advanced health assessment skills. These facilities, combined with expert faculty knowledge, secure UConn’s place as a forward-thinking, research-intensive university.

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