PMHNP Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor

Dominican University New York; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican University New York is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor and as the Program Coordinator for the PMHNP program. The role combines faculty responsibilities with inaugural program leadership to launch the PMHNP program in May 2027, with an anticipated start in January 2027.

The position carries a standard graduate teaching load and includes course release plus a modest stipend. The Program Coordinator oversees curriculum, clinical education, accreditation, recruitment, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• Current national board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current New York State RN and NP licensure, or eligibility to obtain both.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a PMHNP.
• Academic teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the PMHNP program, including curriculum, instruction, clinical education, student progression, and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with New York State requirements, professional nursing standards, and applicable accrediting bodies.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of accreditation, regulatory, and program assessment reports.
• Lead student recruitment, admissions support, orientation, advisement, retention, and progression initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical partners to support high-quality practicum experiences and maintain appropriate clinical placement standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and support qualified PMHNP faculty and clinical preceptors.
• Monitor program outcomes and use data to guide continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Nursing and other graduate program leaders to advance shared academic and strategic priorities.
• Represent the program at University, professional, accreditation, and community meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Dominican University New York is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor and as the Program Coordinator for the PMHNP program. The role combines faculty responsibilities with inaugural program leadership to launch the PMHNP program in May 2027, with an anticipated start in January 2027.

The position carries a standard graduate teaching load and includes course release plus a modest stipend. The Program Coordinator oversees curriculum, clinical education, accreditation, recruitment, and