Description

Join the top-ranked Johns Hopkins community as an academic leader at the School of Nursing as a full-time faculty member on the Practice-Education Track, with a leadership appointment as the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Director. This position works closely with the Director and Associate Directors of the AP DNP program, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, faculty, and students, and is responsible for ensuring continual educational excellence and innovation of the program. Our faculty members are committed to excellence and are recognized nationally and internationally as experts in their disciplines. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to advancing health equity and play a key role in shaping the future of nursing by engaging in a variety of responsibilities that encompass teaching, scholarship, practice, and service. 

Teaching

• Utilize innovative teaching methodologies, technology-enhanced learning strategies, and simulation-based experiences to facilitate student learning and achievement of program outcomes
• Mentor students on academic and professional development, including career pathways, development opportunities, and licensure/certification preparation.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and faculty.

Scholarship

• Candidates should have a focused or developing area of scholarship and engage in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations to advance nursing knowledge and practice  

Professional Practice

• Maintain knowledge and skills in area of clinical expertise 
  Maintain certification in area of expertise
  Serve as a role model for students and faculty by demonstrating exemplary teaching skills, critical thinking/clinical judgment abilities, and ethical decision-making in nursing practice.
  Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations and community agencies to facilitate clinical placements, promote interprofessional collaboration, and address healthcare needs in the community.

Service

• Contribute to the governance, leadership, and committee work of the School of Nursing, university, professional organizations, and community groups at levels aligned with rank.
• Participate in accreditation processes, program evaluation, curriculum development, and other academic initiatives to maintain program quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage in community service activities, health promotion initiatives, and advocacy efforts to address healthcare disparities and promote health equity.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

•       DNP (preferred) or PhD in Nursing
•       Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic nursing education leadership role
•       License and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
•       Experience or commitment to developing experience working with a diverse faculty, student, and staff community 

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Director is a 3-year leadership appointment with additional responsibilities and roles. This is renewable for an additional 3 years. Once the appointment term/s is/are complete, faculty will continue in their ranked faculty position.

Faculty appointment/rank for this position will be made depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

This position is hybrid, based in Baltimore, MD.

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/180987