Part-Time Doctor of Nursing Practice Faculty and Program Coordinator

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Part-Time Doctor of Nursing Practice Faculty and Program Coordinator for the
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks a part-time Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Coordinator Faculty Member for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program beginning Summer 2026. The faculty member will be responsible for a teaching load of 12 credit hours per academic year. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Compensation is competitive among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Responsibilities and expectations for this position include:

• Oversee curriculum for Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Ensure curriculum is congruent with national and state standards and competencies.
• Assist with pursuing and maintaining accreditation.
• Develop partnerships and contractual relationships with clinical sites.
• Collaborate with graduate nursing faculty to meet University, Division, and Nursing Program Initiatives.
• Teach nursing courses in the graduate and traditional undergraduate Nursing program (didactic and clinical) as needed.
• Collaborate with Dean, Director, Admissions, and Marketing to recruit new students
• Participate in DNP, Nursing Program, and University committees.
• Advise students majoring in DNP Program, ensuring their academic progress meets requirements set by the institution and work with students to encourage professional development.
• Coordinate and oversee clinical experiences establishing clinical rotations and verifying agency contracts and preceptor qualifications.
• Assume direct supervision and responsibility of students in the PMHNP track, assessing clinical skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Verify required hours and finalize documents of preceptorship for national certification.

Qualifications for the successful candidate:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene
• Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Unencumbered RN multi-state license
• Current or recent clinical practice
• Evidence of effective graduate-level instruction.
• Demonstrated skills in management of academic programming preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Evidence of scholarship

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, early application is strongly advised. Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of teaching competence, names and contact information for three references, a one- to two- page statement of educational philosophy, and a one- to two-page statement of faith. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials via email as
Microsoft Word, .pdf file attachments, or as hard copies to:

Academic Affairs
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Email: academic.affairs@mvnu.edu

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background check. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.