UNIV-Distinguished Professorship in Behavioral Health Nursing-DNP Program – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PharmD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Earned DNP or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
- Current national board certification as a PMHNP
- Eligible for South Carolina APRN licensure
- At least five years of APRN practice experience in behavioral health settings
- Demonstrated evidence of a successful record of teaching in an APRN program, including precepting APRN students in the clinical setting
- Demonstrated evidence of professional scholarship in a focused area of expertise, including grant funding and dissemination through presentations and publications
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and abilities
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or the Military Training Network
Responsibilities
- Serve as a leader in the CON Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health Nursing in behavioral health nursing workforce development, clinical excellence, and scientific advancement
- Lead curriculum development, annual reviews, and course modifications to ensure alignment with contemporary trends, graduate education standards, and the AACN Essentials
- Design and implement innovative, competency-based teaching strategies, facilitate asynchronous online learning and on-campus learning intensives, and serve as Course Coordinator
- Precept and supervise APRN students in clinical settings and facilitate DNP scholarly projects
- Engage in scholarship through funded programs, presentations, and publications in alignment with college appointment, promotion, and tenure (APT) guidelines
- Collaborate with CON, MUSC, and external leaders to advocate for behavioral health nursing, workforce expansion, and health equity
- Engage in professional PMHNP practice in behavioral health settings as part of the faculty contract, dedicating a minimum of 20% effort (8 hours/week)
- Support the college’s values for an environment and culture of respect, inclusivity, equity, and belonging
Preferred Qualifications
- Nationally recognized with a distinguished record of scholarship focused on behavioral health, including funding and dissemination with presentations and publications
- Experience with competency-based education, case-based or problem-based teaching
- Experience in graduate online teaching methods