Assistant Professor - Founding Director of MS-PMHNP Program

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JOB SUMMARY: The Founding Director for the online Master of Science (MS) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at Niagara University provides academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for this exciting new program. The Director ensures compliance with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards and supports the mission and values of Niagara University. This is a faculty position within the Niagara University Lay Teachers Association (NULTA) bargaining unit and includes responsibilities in teaching, service, and scholarship in addition to program administration. The Director reports to the Dean for the College of Nursing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Program Leadership and Administration - Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the MS-PMHNP and PMHNP Advanced Certificate programs. - Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards; lead accreditation processes including self-study preparation, reporting, and site visits. - Develop program policies, procedures, and strategic goals aligned with the mission of Niagara University and the College of Nursing. - Collaborate with the Dean...