Job Details

DATE: October 23, 2023

FROM: Human Resources

POSITION: (PT) Assistant Professor, PMHNP Program

Effective immediately: Assistant Professor, PMHNP Program - College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences - Wilmington University, New Castle.

Requirements:
A Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is required. Must have an active national board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Must be an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or be eligible for licensure as a RN in the State of Delaware. Must be an active and unencumbered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license or be eligible for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Delaware. An active national board certification as a Family - Board Certified (FNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified (FNP-C) from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board is preferred. An active and unencumbered Family Nurse Practitioner license or be eligible for Family Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Delaware is preferred.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to work with diverse populations. Must be self-directed, independent worker with sound logic and reasoning in identifying alternatives or approaches to problem-solving. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Power Point). Knowledge of WilmU database management systems (e.g., CAMS, Canvas LMS, Cognos, Banner, BDM, Recruit, or other Microsoft based Student Information System) and Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams is required. Must demonstrate systems thinking among College and University colleagues. Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a service-oriented environment with competing demands. Must demonstrate respect for diversity in the workplace and a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that values the contributions of all employees. The ability to maintain professionalism and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner is a must.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Review program applicants and conduct candidate interviews based on program requirements.
• Support individual and community partnerships in support of the Academic College and its goals.
• Participate in program advisory committees.
• Collaborate with University Relations to promote visibility and growth of nursing programs, facilitating relationships with stakeholders and affiliate organizations of interest.
• Collaborate with Program Chair(s) to develop and initiate strategies to promote and yield enrollment growth in nursing programs.
• Support the Academic College in implementing activities to ensure strong academic programs that maintain compliance with internal requirements such as program review and outcomes assessment as well as external requirements for approval, accreditation, and licensure.
• Comply with Wilmington University's Teaching Expectations document.
• Participate in the governance of nursing program curricula (e.g., program and College curriculum committees).
• Mentor new faculty and ensure support of the University's mission, the Academic College philosophy, priorities, and procedures.
• Teach 5 courses per academic year.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of the Academic College.
• Demonstrate high levels of competence in oral and written communications with all stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community).
• Participate in and attend Academic College and University functions (e.g., faculty meetings, Faculty Senate, commencement, Conference on Teaching Excellence).
• Comply with the Wilmington University Faculty Handbook.
• Support the Wilmington University Institutional Priorities.
• Promote relevancy of the curriculum.
• Promote and foster an inclusive and diverse environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Director and/or Academic Dean.

Hours of Employment: Generally, Monday - Friday, between 9:00am-5:00pm. The incumbent must maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the University and the College. The incumbent's schedule must be flexible enough to cover both teaching and meeting responsibilities. These responsibilities may extend beyond normal working hours and days. Travel to other Wilmington University sites is required. Travel to partnership sites may be required.

Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Training and Development.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2023

To apply click here.