Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor-Graduate Track Director - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill a fulltime 11month 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 Programs 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 tracklevel 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.

UConns 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; parentchild health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions including symptoms and selfmanagement; 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 Schools 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 states 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 10000 faculty and staff and32000 students includingnearly 24000undergraduates and over 8000 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 wellbeing of citizens by enhancing the social economic cultural and natural environments of the state and university serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to 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 PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner.
4. Minimum of 2 years of fulltime teaching experiencein 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.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is an 11month nontenure track position with an anticipate start date of August 23 2025. The successful candidates primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConns regional campuses across the state. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at Search #499039 to upload the following additional application materials:

• A cover letterspecifically addressing your credentials relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above
• Curriculum vitae
• Onepageresearch and scholarship statement
• Onepageteaching statement
• Onepagecommitment to diversity statement(as related to broadening participation integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research/scholarship and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles etc.);
• Contact information for five (5) references.

The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the School of Nursing please visit the Schools website athttp:// the University of Connecticut our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.