Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Carlow University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Wellness program

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Carlow University, a Catholic university in Pittsburgh, seeks an accomplished leader to serve as Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program. The role combines academic leadership with hands-on teaching of NP core courses on campus.

The position is full-time, tenure-track, 11 months, with commensurate rank and salary. The Program Director will guide PMHNP offerings, ensure accreditation standards, and foster scholarship, service, and program growth within a

Qualifications

• Doctorate required (DNP, PhD, EdD, or related degree).
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as an APRN.
• National PMHNP certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as academic and administrative leader of the PMHNP program.
• Provide oversight for PMHNP and PMHNP post‑master’s certificate offerings.
• Teach in Nurse Practitioner core courses as a graduate faculty member.
• Engage in service and scholarship.
• Develop and mentor program faculty.
• Recruit and retain students to meet enrollment goals.
• Address student concerns and conduct grade appeals.
• Collaborate with department chairs and other program directors to deliver current curriculum.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Scholarly research

Academic program management

Education

Doctorate (DNP/PhD/EdD)

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic university in a culturally rich section of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it is one of the 17 member institutions of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. Carlow is recognized for educating traditional students and adult learners for a lifetime of ethical leadership and service.

Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement Prospectus

Carlow University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks an accomplished Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement to provide strategic leadership at a consequential moment in the University’s history. Reporting directly to President Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD, and serving as Carlow’s Chief Advancement Officer and a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will lead an enterprise whose impact reaches across the University and extends into the lives of the individuals, families, organizations, and communities Carlow serves. Philanthropic investment helps make possible the programs, partnerships, student opportunities, and community initiatives through which Carlow creates an impact disproportionate to its size – advancing social mobility, responding to consequential community needs, and extending its Mercy mission well beyond the boundaries of campus. Carlow enters the search with genuine institutional and philanthropic momentum. Enrollment has grown 19.5% since Fall 2020; academic and community partnerships are expanding; and innovative programs responsive to workforce and community needs have strengthened the University’s reach and relevance. Intentional work to clarify Carlow’s identity and expand external engagement has also increased awareness of who Carlow is, whom it serves, and the impact of its work. Carlow has demonstrated that compelling ideas rooted in mission and responsive to human need can attract significant investment from individuals, foundations, corporations, government, and community partners. Its philanthropic case therefore extends well beyond a traditional alumni-centered fundraising model.

One of the core values of Carlow University is Sacredness of Creation. We revere each person and all creation and the diversity they embody. The University, as an educational institution and an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. We respect our diversity as we are called in both the University’s mission and core values. Our commitment to inclusivity, respect and acceptance informs every aspect of the University community.

Accordingly, Carlow University prohibits and will not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, age, individuals with disabilities, genetic information, marital status, familial status, ancestry and expression, veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all programs and activities, with respect to both admissions and employment.

Position:Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:909

# of Openings:0

Carlow University is seeking an experienced leader and educator to assume the role of Program Director for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program and to teach in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) core courses.

This is a full-time, tenure-track, 11-month position located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience.

Job Summary

The Program Director serves as the academic and administrative leader of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program, providing oversight for the PMHNP and PMHNP post-master’s certificate offerings.

In addition, as a graduate NP faculty member, this role will provide teaching in the Nurse Practitioner core courses. Additional duties of service and scholarship are expected.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Graduate Nursing Chair to set annual program goals and evaluate outcomes.
• Support the maintenance of and adherence to approval/accrediting bodies' standards specific to the Nursing Program, including Middle States, CCNE, and PA SBON requirements.
• Participate in accreditation review processes, which include self-studies and interim reports.
• Contribute to program curriculum reviews.
• Ensure completion of course materials and book orders.
• Support the program in assessment activities, ensuring adherence to NONPF and specialty-specific recommendations.
• Recruit and retain students to meet or exceed established enrollment and achievement goals.
• Advise and mentor enrolled students.
• Develop and mentor program faculty.
• Develop and lead student orientations.
• Address student concerns.
• Conduct grade appeals.
• Work collaboratively with the other graduate program directors and faculty to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive and current curriculum.
• Address allegations focusing on academic integrity.
• Consult with the Department Chair regarding the program supply budget to ensure program funds are spent as needed.
• Function as a change agent and leader to create the preferred future for nursing education and practice and enhance the visibility of nursing and its contributions to the academic community.
• Pursue continuous quality improvement through ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining role competence.
• Engage in scholarship as defined by the Boyer Model.
• Participate in service to the University, profession, and community.
• Support the work of the Department Chair and NP Program Directors.
• Perform other duties mutually agreed upon with the Program Director, to whom you will report.

Other Non-Essential Functions

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

All candidates must have:

• A doctorate (DNP, PhD, EdD, or another related degree).
• A master's degree in nursing.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner.
• National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Minimum Related Experience Required:

• Three years of academic or related leadership experience.
• Three years of teaching experience in a PMHNP program or related experience.
• A minimum of five years of clinical experience in the NP role as a PMHNP, with evidence of current practice.
• Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarship/research.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Be eligible for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner.
• Hold national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.