About this opportunity
The Goddard School of Deerfield lists this Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: College of Nursing, Office of Faculty and Students
Job Title: Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs / Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank – Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)
Position #: – Requisition #: 39653
The CU College of Nursing seeks an energetic leader to serve as the Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program. This full‑time (1.00 FTE) faculty position includes dedicated time for program leadership, didactic and clinical teaching, and administrative responsibilities such as securing clinical placements, managing student plans, and overseeing program progress.
Responsibilities
Academic advising and student support: serve as the PMHNP Academic Advisor, monitor progress, establish performance plans, and guide students toward successful competency development.
Recruit and coordinate qualified students, conduct interviews and portfolio reviews, and support alumni engagement.
Curriculum development and instruction: lead the PMHNP specialty, deliver didactic and clinical instruction, participate in course and program revisions, evaluate and revise curriculum to meet state and national standards, and integrate innovative teaching strategies and educational technologies.
Clinical preceptor and placement coordination: identify, recruit, and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and practicum sites; secure placements and provide documentation; monitor clinical compliance, progression, and evaluate preceptors and sites.
Program leadership and administration: participate in leadership teams for the PMHNP fellowship and Tools of Engagement programs, plan and lead specialty faculty meetings, and support development of new program opportunities.
Communication and collaboration: maintain effective communication with students, faculty, staff, preceptors and external partners; serve on divisional, college, and university committees; promote collaborative interprofessional teaching and scholarship.
Professional engagement and service: engage in professional organizations, promote the mission of the College of Nursing, and contribute to initiatives supporting mental health education and workforce advancement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution (direct‑entry master’s in nursing acceptable).
Earned (research or professional) doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Current certification for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to scholarship (required for Assistant, Associate, or Teaching Professor rank).
Eligible to obtain and maintain an unencumbered registered nursing license in Colorado and an unencumbered APRN registration with prescriptive authority in Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years’ experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Experience in academic leadership such as curricular/program development.
Current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation.
Demonstrated success teaching across nursing programs (undergraduate to DNP).
Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship.
Competencies
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
Ability to think critically and problem‑solve to achieve team objectives.
Commitment to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 11/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced‑rate RTD bus and light rail service
Anticipated Pay Range
Assistant Teaching Professor: $98,000 – $115,000 annually at 1.0 FTE
Associate Teaching Professor: $115,000 – $130,000 annually at 1.0 FTE
Teaching Professor: $130,000 – $150,000 annually at 1.0 FTE
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator.
Background Check Statement
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. We conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Employees working, visiting, or volunteering in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospitals or clinical partners are required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of those facilities or clinics.
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Worksite address
aurora, CO, 80012, US
Who can apply
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