Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

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Director, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Emphasis

Position
Summary: The Director of the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) emphasis within the Doctor
of Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides academic leadership and specialty expertise and oversight for the
emphasis area. The Director ensures alignment of the PNP curriculum with program, College, and accreditation
standards; supports faculty in delivering high-quality, evidence-based education; and mentors students in meeting defined program outcomes.
Additionally, the Director collaborates with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; the Assistant Dean for the Master of Science (MS,
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certificate programs; and the Executive Director for Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education to maintain emphasis on
quality, advance innovation in teaching and practice, and strengthen partnerships with clinical training sites. The Director will hold a
faculty position within the College of Nursing. Rank and Track dependent on qualifications.

Principal Functions and
Responsibilities
1. Provide overall leadership and direction for the specialty emphasis within the DNP
program.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum quality, rigor, and consistency to align with the 1) core curriculum of the
College’s DNP program, 2) American Association of Colleges of Nursing The Essentials: Core Competencies for
Professional Nursing Education, 3) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Standards for
Accreditation, 4) National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Population-Focused Nurse
Practitioner Competencies, and 5) other relevant national nursing standards and competencies in collaboration with faculty, the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean for MS, DNP, and Post-graduate APRN
Certificate programs, and the Executive Director for NP Education.
3. Oversee admission processes for students in the specialty emphasis,
in collaboration with Academic Operations and the Program Manager.
4. Mentor and support emphasis faculty in teaching, scholarship, and
practice excellence.
5. Oversee and guide student progress and promote achievement of program outcomes.
6. Collaborate with the
Assistant Dean for MS, DNP, and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs and the
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (as indicated) regarding student issues.
7. Collaborate with other emphasis directors, the Assistant
Dean for MS< DNP, and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs, the Executive Director
for NP Education, and faculty on curriculum planning, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
8. Develop, coordinate, and
sustain relationships with clinical sites and preceptors to ensure high-quality practice experiences for students.
9. Lead ongoing
program review, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives related to the specialty emphasis.
10. Participate in emphasis-specific
student recruitment and marketing in collaboration Academic Operations, Marketing and Communication, and Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs.
11. Provides support for clinical placements and collaborate with Academic Operations for clinical sites and contracts.
12.
Complete necessary documentation for student credentialing and licensure.
13. Ensure accurate preceptor documentation and placement in
Exxat.
14. Provide input and recommendations for faculty teaching assignments and faculty development in collaboration with Division
Chair(s).
15. Provide input and feedback for faculty performance appraisals within the specialty
emphasis.

Criteria/Experience and Qualifications:
1. Graduate (DNP or PhD) of an
accredited College or School of Nursing and either hold a current Utah APRN License or be qualified to obtain a
Utah APRN license.
2. Licensed in the state of Utah and nationally certified in a specialty emphasis.
3.
Strong and contemporary working knowledge of the nursing profession, nursing education related to emphasis, higher education, and health
care delivery.
4. Demonstrated leadership and participation in accreditation, curriculum development, and evaluation, academic
advisement, and admissions processes.
5. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and
productively with individuals and groups.

Responsible to: The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Chair, the Division
of Graduate Education and Advanced Practice; and Assistant Dean, MS and DNP, and Post-graduate APRN Certificate programs.

Formal Review: The Dean’s Office will conduct a periodic formal
review, which the Academic Leadership Team will review.

The College of Nursing: The CON
is an integral part of University of Utah Health. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually
improving individual and community health and quality of life. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, with each
mission being vital to the others and to our overall success. Acceptance, integrity, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric
of everyday life for faculty and students. Please visit the College of Nursing website
to learn more about the College.

The University of Utah: The University of Utah is a Big 12 institution located in
Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Please visit the following webpages for more information about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers
at the University of Utah, and Living in
Utah.

Application and Inquiries: Interested candidate should apply online at: https://utah.peopleadm
in.com/postings/195299.

The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter
3) teaching statement, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the
University of Utah and U of U Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated and on letterhead.

For additional information,
please contact Deidre Schoenfeld, Director for CON Faculty Affairs at deidre.schoenfeld@nurs.utah.
edu.

University of Utah employees are expected to live and work in the state of Utah.
The University of Utah Health
(U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values
candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance,
integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00989 – CON – GEAP DIVISION
City: Salt
Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number:
PRN03995F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196393

All
qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and
consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to
individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate
based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not
discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The
requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of
Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or
both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone
number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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