Psychiatric Mental Health Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor

at  Milwaukee School of Engineering MSOE

SUMMARY

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor to join our School of Nursing in the fall of 2024 for our 2024/2025 Academic Year. provides a unique, holistic approach in the education of students to care for clients with psychiatric mental health issues. MSOE has a curriculum rich in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan. The Program Coordinator will be responsible, in collaboration with the Program Director, to ensure that the curriculum meets the standards set by AACN and NONPF. The MSOE PMHNP program is endorsed by the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) and is the sole holistic endorsed PMHNP program in the nation. Therefore, experience in holistic nursing practice is strongly preferred as well as willingness to get credentialed by AHNCC as a holistic nurse. Along with program evaluation and revision, they will also be responsible for assisting with preceptor placements and evaluation. As an Assistant Professor (or rank commensurate with experience) in the School of Nursing, they will have teaching responsibilities in the classroom, on-line classroom, and annual on-campus immersions. These responsibilities include developing and delivering curriculum that is current and based on best evidence and evaluation of objective and subjective student work, providing meaningful feedback. They will develop assessments and assignments that are congruent with course outcomes. Service and scholarship are also expectations of the Assistant Professor.

WHO WE ARE

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world—a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

OUR MISSION

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values—collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship—which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. MSOE fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are central to all campus initiatives and guided by our DEIB Strategic Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Coordinator
• Evaluation and revision of curriculum based on program needs and expectations and according to national standards
• Oversight of course content and faculty teaching in the PMHNP program
• Manage daily operations of the program
• Collaboration in the development and implementation of PMHNP Immersion experiences
• Provide input into student preceptor placements
• Evaluation of preceptors and practicum sites
• Assist in Admission review for new PMHNP students
• Academic advising of PMHNP students (after 1 year)
• Policy review and evaluation specific to PMHNP program
• Collaboration with Chair and MSN Program Director on program needs
• Assistant Professor
• Providing syllabus that outlines course expectations, policies, assessments and curricular map
• Delivering course content using a variety of teaching strategies
• Development and dissemination of assignments and exams
• Collaboration with lab/simulation faculty/staff as needed for courses
• Organization and maintenance of Learning Management System for courses
• Student evaluation through formative and summative assessments
• Clear communication with students regarding academic progression/professionalism
• Evaluation of course/teaching strategies at end of quarter
• Offering office hours
• Teaching in undergraduate courses as needed
• Committees/Meetings
• Attendance at faculty meetings
• Participation in MSN Committee for Academic Planning (CAP)
• Participation in other School of Nursing Committees
• Participation in faculty development activities
• Advising of students
• Once a semester and as needed (following 1st year)

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Service
• Professional Organization involvement
• Volunteer activities
• Participation on MSOE committees
• Scholarship
• Participation in conferences/webinars to keep current in areas of practice
• Participation in data collection and other activities in the School of Nursing to ensure quality of curriculum

Qualifications

• PhD or DNP from an accredited institution preferred; MSN required
• PMHNP certification
• Certified as an advanced holistic nurse (AHN) by AHNCC or willingness to become certified
• Appropriate credentialing as required by other accrediting organizations
• Ability to effectively lead teams
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse faculty, staff and student body
• Background of teaching in higher education in both on-line and in-person environments preferred
• Background in course/curriculum development preferred
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Practice background or currently practicing
• Ability to clearly communicate in a variety of ways
• Efficiency in use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for teaching, Outlook for scheduling
• Effective organizational skills and methods for prioritization
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to recognize and initiate change as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read standard English and basic technical data
• Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; to interpret a variety of instructions or inquires furnished in written and/or oral form; to acquire knowledge of topics related to occupation. Must be able to perform technological functions with direction from IT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Coordinator
• Evaluation and revision of curriculum based on program needs and expectations and according to national standards
• Oversight of course content and faculty teaching in the PMHNP program
• Manage daily operations of the program
• Collaboration in the development and implementation of PMHNP Immersion experiences
• Provide input into student preceptor placements
• Evaluation of preceptors and practicum sites
• Assist in Admission review for new PMHNP students
• Academic advising of PMHNP students (after 1 year)
• Policy review and evaluation specific to PMHNP program
• Collaboration with Chair and MSN Program Director on program needs
• Assistant Professor
• Providing syllabus that outlines course expectations, policies, assessments and curricular map
• Delivering course content using a variety of teaching strategies
• Development and dissemination of assignments and exams
• Collaboration with lab/simulation faculty/staff as needed for courses
• Organization and maintenance of Learning Management System for courses
• Student evaluation through formative and summative assessments
• Clear communication with students regarding academic progression/professionalism
• Evaluation of course/teaching strategies at end of quarter
• Offering office hours
• Teaching in undergraduate courses as needed
• Committees/Meetings
• Attendance at faculty meetings
• Participation in MSN Committee for Academic Planning (CAP)
• Participation in other School of Nursing Committees
• Participation in faculty development activities
• Advising of students
• Once a semester and as needed (following 1st year

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Service
• Professional Organization involvement
• Volunteer activities
• Participation on MSOE committees
• Scholarship
• Participation in conferences/webinars to keep current in areas of practice
• Participation in data collection and other activities in the School of Nursing to ensure quality of curriculu