Description

The faculty & staff of Columbia University School of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing education, clinical practice & research that spans more than a century.  We represent the very best in quality & innovation within an academic environment.  Our focus is on building evidence for effective practice and translating that evidence-based knowledge to practice & policy environments.

Located in New York City, Columbia University offers rich opportunities with an infrastructure that provides the foundation for scholarly success.  Columbia Nursing is a close-knit & collaborative team that partners on research, education & clinical experiences, and shares a vision for the future of healthcare in this country. We are internationally known & clinically unrivaled with recognition for excellence in research & curricular advancements as part of one of the world’s most renowned medical centers.  Our faculty thrive in our new state-of-the-art building that includes a two-story simulation center.  A career with Columbia Nursing has never been so inviting! 

We are currently recruiting a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to teach in the PMHNP specialty DNP program as well as serve as Assistant Program Director.

The incoming faculty will teach and maintain an active clinical practice, taking advantage of our resource allocation plan (percentage of time for teaching & practice is individually determined).  The combination of teaching & practice is a fundamental component of our educational mission. 

Columbia University offers a competitive salary & outstanding benefits package.  The selected individual will receive an academic appointment commensurate with credentials & qualifications.  (This is a non-tenured faculty position.)

Requirements

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNSc, DrPH, EdD) from a recognized institution of higher education.  A minimum of two (2) years of practice experience and an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license and certification are required.  The selected incumbent will have exemplary communication skills.  Previous experience as a clinical or didactic instructor and previous experience in leadership is highly preferred.