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Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure TrackWestfield State College • Westfield, MA, United States
Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure Track

Nurse Practitioner Program Director / Tenure Track

Westfield State College • Westfield, MA, United States
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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 :

  • Ensuring compliance with CCNE and NONPF accreditation standards
  • Overseeing curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation
  • Managing budgetary and operational planning
  • Leading faculty and staff supervision and performance evaluation
  • Supporting student advisement and remediation
  • Maintaining clinical site relationships and preceptor recruitment
  • Providing direct instruction within the PMHNP curriculum, consistent with MSCA workload requirements
  • Duties and Responsibilities :

    Duties include but not limited to :

    Essential :

    Administrative Leadership

  • Direct all daily operations of the PMHNP Program
  • Manage program budgets, data systems, and strategic planning
  • Convene and lead regular faculty and staff meetings
  • Monitor student advising and academic support systems
  • Curriculum & Instruction

  • Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with CCNE and NONPF standards
  • Evaluate course effectiveness and student learning outcomes
  • Provide classroom and / or clinical instruction in PMHNP core and specialty courses
  • Support students in remediation and academic advising
  • Faculty & Staff Oversight

  • Assign teaching and administrative duties in coordination with the Department Chair
  • Supervise and evaluate full- and part-time faculty and staff
  • Lead hiring and onboarding of new program personnel
  • Encourage faculty involvement in scholarship, research, and service
  • Accreditation & Compliance

  • Lead and manage all aspects of CCNE accreditation and NONPF alignment, ensuring full and ongoing compliance
  • Serve as the primary liaison with CCNE and coordinate all communication and reporting
  • Oversee the program's self-study and continuous quality improvement efforts, including curriculum, assessment, admissions, clinical education, and student outcomes
  • Submit required accreditation documentation, including annual reports, interim updates, and notices of programmatic changes
  • Lead preparation for CCNE site visits, including narrative writing, evidence collection, and team coordination
  • Maintain awareness of current and evolving CCNE and NONPF standards and integrate them into program practice and policy
  • Clinical & External Relations

  • Provide oversight into the development and maintenance of clinical rotation sites
  • Recruit and retain clinical preceptors and affiliated partners
  • Ensure students meet clinical performance benchmarks and graduation requirements
  • Service & Scholarship

  • Represent the PMHNP Program in university, local, and national forums
  • Participate in leadership activities that advance PMHNP education and professional development
  • Serve on university committees and engage in institutional initiatives
  • Attend relevant professional conferences and events
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean
  • Requirements :

    Required Qualifications :

  • Advanced practice RN nationally certified in psychiatric mental health, or eligible to become certified, or a nationally certified psychiatric / mental health Clinical Nurse Specialist certified in Psychiatric Mental Health
  • Matriculated in a doctoral program or ability to demonstrate earned hours of graduate required for a terminal degree set by the CBA
  • Current unencumbered licensure, or eligible for licensure, as an RN and APRN in Massachusetts or possess a compact license
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of Westfield State University's mission and public service values
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP, PhD, or equivalent)
  • Current national board PMHNP certification
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CCNE and NONPF standards and the self-study process
  • Experience in higher education
  • Experience with competency-based and online education
  • 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 Department of Higher Education's webpage .

    Employee Benefits :

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

  • Health Insurance : Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
  • Retirement : the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
  • Tuition Waivers & Discounts : eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
  • Paid Time Off : employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
  • Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .
  • 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 :

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
  • Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
  • Contact information for three reference letter providers
  • Notes :

  • In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.
  • Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@).
  • Application deadline : Review of applications will begin immediately. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

    NOTE : If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.

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