Graduate Faculty, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Lehigh Valley Campus

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate graduate nursing students across classroom, simulation, online, and clinical learning environments.
• Teach courses within the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program specialty area and in graduate APRN core, support, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses, as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and program leadership in course planning, curriculum implementation, and the ongoing development and evaluation of the graduate nursing curriculum.
• Advise and mentor graduate nursing students, supporting academic progression and professional development.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, including assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program leadership and clinical partners to support high-quality clinical learning experiences, including identification and evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors.
• Contribute to program compliance with accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements, including participation in program review and reporting activities.
• Serve on College and University committees and participate in governance and institutional activities.
• Maintain clinical competence and professional engagement within area of specialty practice.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty role expectations.
• Support recruitment and outreach activities of the College.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required.
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required.
• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline preferred; candidates without a doctoral degree must be enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in an accredited academic nursing program required, preferably in graduate nursing education.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and student evaluation in nursing education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty colleagues, students, and clinical partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.