Director PMHNPC Program

Please apply through our ADP website using this link: Reports to Nursing Department ChairThe Director of the PMHNPC program will oversee the courses specific to the PMHNPC program. The Director of the PMHNPC program will have responsibility for the academic quality of the courses, including the integration, coordination, and tracking of content and activities that will ensure that students meet AACN and NONPF guidelines. The Director of the PMHNPC track will report directly to the Nursing Department Chair.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.Student Instruction and Curriculum Managementa. Participate in PMHNPC program curriculum and course design, assessment, and evaluationb. Participate in PMHNPC student admission, progression, and advisement activities.c. Provide direct PMHNPC student instruction in program courses. d. Participate in PMHNPC pre-admission activities including marketing, recruitment, and enrollment.e. Lead instruction in didactic and clinical courses, using best practices in higher education and graduate nursing practice f. Work closely with the Director of Clinical Education to ensure that student clinical placements meet state regulatory guidelines prior to student placementsg. Supervise the recording of student clinical hours throughout the PMHNPC program, in consultation with the Director of Clinical Education h. Record and interpret course assessment information for all coursesi. Work closely with the Nursing Department Chair in both quality improvement initiatives and in university and program accreditation activities2. Governancea. Initiate, adopt, evaluate and advance the mission, goals and program outcomes of the University and the Nursing department b. Work closely with the Nursing Department Chair in program assessment, marketing, and student recruitment/enrollment/retention activitiesc. Evaluate and recommend faculty members for promotiond. Participate in all regularly scheduled Nursing department meetings and other University events e. Provide opportunity for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness in program coursesf. Orient and mentor program faculty members to their teaching roles and responsibilities3. Communicationa. Maintain optimal communication with the Nursing Department Chair, department faculty, student advisors, and students regarding PMHNPC track student progression 4. Scholarship and/or Practicea. Engage in scholarly activities commensurate with appointment and rankb. Maintain a clinical practice commensurate with licensure and appropriate for appointment and rank5. Leadership and Servicea. Serve on program, university, state, and national committees that are appropriate for their rank and experience b. Participate in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research together for the improvement of health care deliveryc. Accept opportunities for membership on standing and ad-hoc committees of the program and University as elected or appointedThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. This person will be asked to perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.COMPETENCIESCommunicationDevelopment of Self Job Knowledge/Skill ApplicationChampions InnovationDrives for Results CollaborationIntegrityCritical ThinkingInitiativeStudent/Customer-CenterednessDevelops & Inspires OthersDevelops Strategic PerspectiveFinancial Accountability