Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher)
About the role
The Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher) oversees the PMHNP Track within the DNP program. This is a non-tenure track open rank position for appointment at the clinical assistant rank or higher based on the applicant's program of scholarship and teaching experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs as appropriate to expertise and program needs
- Employ a variety of teaching/learning strategies in classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical settings
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and course planning, improvement, and evaluation
- Develop and disseminate scholarship that advances nursing practice and education
- Engage in service activities consistent with the mission and strategic vision of the MNSON, University, and nursing profession
- Contribute to the MNSON and University goals for inclusive excellence and antiracism
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
- Eligible for Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Eligible for Illinois licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Certification as a PMHNP
- Potential to establish and maintain a program of scholarship, consistent with the expectations of rank
- Current practice as a PMHNP with an expectation to continue practice
- Eligible for appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in April 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance inclusive excellence. The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address: Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically underrepresented groups (URGs) in nursing. Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives. Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. Founded in 1870, Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, providing students a transformative, globally connected learning experience.
Additional Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $124,000, with an administrative stipend for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.