Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure Track

Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure Track Category : Faculty / Librarians Subscribe : Department : NURSING Locations : Westfield, MA Posted : Dec 30, 2025 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Salary Type : Annually Salary Range : $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 Position ID : 196029 Share

About Westfield State University :

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description :

Campus Title : Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure Track

State Job Title : Assistant / Associate Professor

Department : Nursing

Job Code : HA3200 / HA3100

FLSA Status : Exempt

Funding : 7107-0029

Bargaining Unit : MSCA

Job Type : Full-time Permanent / Tenure Track

Timeframe :   Work will follow the Academic Calendar, with the remaining weeks of the 52-week year, including summer hours, compensated via an additional stipend

Shift : Monday-Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Regular Days Off : Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received : This position reports to the Chair, Department of Nursing and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

Supervision Exercised : All full-time and part-time PMHNP Program faculty, staff, guest lecturers

Salary : $120,000.00-$170,000.00 Annually (Commensurate with education and experience) The remaining weeks of the 52-week year, including summer hours, compensated via an additional stipend.

About the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (PMHNP) Program

Westfield State University's Nursing program includes a traditional 4-year pre-licensure pathway, an RN to BSN completion program, and a newly launched Concurrent RN to BSN program, the first of its kind in Massachusetts. The program has been recognized as a Nursing College of Distinction in demonstrating consistent outcomes such as NCLEX pass rates well above the national average. Faculty are tenure-track and represented by the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA). The university offers comprehensive benefits and requires faculty participation in teaching, scholarship, and service.

General Statement of Duties / Position Overview

The inaugural Program Director is a key academic leader responsible for the overall administration and quality of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program. This includes :

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties include but not limited to :

Essential :

Administrative Leadership

Curriculum & Instruction

Faculty & Staff Oversight

Accreditation & Compliance

Clinical & External Relations

Service & Scholarship

Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Salary :

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the .

Employee Benefits :

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions :

An online application is required. A complete application includes :

Notes :

Application deadline : Review of applications will begin immediately. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

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