Specialty Director: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (DNP and PGC)

DescriptionThe Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN) is seeking a Specialty Director: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (DNP and PGC) to be an organizational champion, strategic leader, and tactical contributor – guiding the faculty team, facilitating student engagement, and leading the delivery of high-quality education.Job Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external leadership for the program/specialty that advances the NHWSN mission, vision, and values.


• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Education to develop goals and metrics and collaborate with internal and external strategic partners integral to achieving outcomes.


• Lead program/specialty faculty team, student engagement, and delivery of high-quality education.


• Develop and evaluate internal and external metrics and feedback systems for continuous improvement.


• Develop and evaluate a strategic plan for increasing the visibility, reputation, and national ranking of the program/specialty.


• Facilitate programmatic/specialty strategic initiatives with faculty, staff, students, alumni, practice partners, and the community.


• Serve on or lead various school, university, and professional committees, advisory groups, task forces, or projects as appropriate.


• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Education; Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion, Admissions, and Student Affairs; Program/Specialty Directors; Program Administrators; Curriculum, Progression, and Program Evaluation Committees; and faculty to ensure program outcomes and continuous improvement, including collaboration on course offerings, program changes, and student experiences.


• Collaborate with leaders of NHWSN departments.

The Associate Dean for Education will provide oversight and be a strategic partner regarding continuous improvement and issue resolution regarding curriculum, faculty, students, and staff.Qualifications

• Terminal degree (DNP, PhD, or equivalent)


• National certification as PMHNP, as well as Georgia RN/APRN licensure


• Experience in nursing education and practice


• Academic nursing leadership experience

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires relocation. This is a three-year position with re-appointment annually based upon performance appraisal of the Associate Dean for Education and Associate Dean for Academic Advancement.Position Details

The Specialty Director: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (DNP and PGC) will ensure the following:

• Organizational Champion


• Strategically align with the NHWSN Leadership team.


• Cultivate innovative approaches to advance program/specialty in accordance with NHWSN’s mission and vision.


• Lead the implementation and evaluation of all aspects of competency-based education to improve student learning and ensure success.


• Lead strategic action with key stakeholders integral to achieving student learning and program outcomes.


• Work closely with Clinical Placement in obtaining and evaluating clinical sites and learning experiences

• Leadership and Management


• Lead the program/specialty to eminence in outcomes and reputation.


• Exhibit vision, courage, and optimism.


• Collaborate with NHWSN, Emory, and community leaders to promote community engagement and establish and sustain partnerships.


• Advance high-quality education and student success in collaboration with faculty.


• Oversee and advance program/specialty student experience and outcomes.


• Advance inclusive excellence priorities in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion, Admissions, and Student Affairs.


• Lead student engagement that fosters leadership and student outcomes.


• Provide leadership in the management of program/specialty through program planning, curriculum development, implementation of innovations, and systematic evaluation.


• Ensure use of innovative technology-mediated teaching methods and tools for continuous improvement of the program/specialty.


• Champion online learning delivery models (post-licensure).


• Ensure achievement of credentialing and accreditation standards.


• Advise on hiring, supervision, and evaluation of the program/specialty faculty, including identifying programmatic needs for faculty recruitment and retention.


• Responsible for faculty assignments in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Education and Associate Dean for Academic Advancement.


• Ensure strategic alignment with the NHWSN leadership team as a member or ex-officio member of NHWSN committees, including the Curriculum Committee, Progression Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, and Faculty Search (as applicable).


• University and Community Engagement


• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Emory University, the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory Healthcare, and community leaders to advance program/specialty and outcomes.


• Support strategic alignment with the NHWSN leadership team, as a member of external committees.

• Advising/Mentoring


• Develop and oversee student success initiatives in partnership with Nursing Excellence, Scholarship, Technology (NEST), a cross-discipline academic support program


• Mentor program/specialty faculty to advance scholarship and professional development outcomes.

• Student Recruitment and Enrollment


• Advance NHWSN goals for enrollment in collaboration with Admissions and Finance.


• Establish standards for student eligibility, using internal and external data, and support admission of high-quality candidates.

• Metrics and Outcomes


• Ensure program/specialty outcomes meet national standards and licensure and certification pass rates.


• Advance enrollment growth.


• Advance retention and graduation rates.


• Advance program/specialty national recognition.

Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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