Position Details
Position Details
Job Title Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher) Position Title Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher) Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A) Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $80,000 - $124,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) invites applications for a clinical track faculty position focused on oversight of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is a non-tenure track open rank position for appointment at the clinical assistant rank or higher based on the applicant's program of scholarship and teaching experience. As Director of the PMHNP track of the DNP program, this is a 20% administrative and 80% teaching/scholarship/service position with 9-month faculty teaching responsibilities and a 12-month administrative contract.
Within the context of the Loyola University Chicago and MNSON missions, visions, values, and strategic initiatives, the Director of the PMHNP Track collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Clinical Programs to promote graduate student learning, professional role preparation and development, curriculum quality and integrity, and inclusive excellence for the PMHNP track within the DNP program. As faculty, the director will:
Qualifications
See Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Candidates will possess:
Open Date 07/01/2026 Close Date Salary Range $80,000-$124,000 Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. As PMHNP Track Director, an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in April 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance inclusive excellence.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:
Direct applications to: https://www.careers.luc.edu
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairperson of the Search Committee, Carol Kostovich, at ckostovich1@luc.edu
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
About the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Loyola University Chicago's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing advances the science of nursing and provides a transformative education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition that prepares compassionate, innovative, diverse nurse leaders who provide care for the whole person and partner locally and globally to promote social justice and health for all. Our vision is to be a preeminent leader in transforming the health of persons, families, communities, and populations while promoting social justice, health equity, and quality care for all.
An established leader in nursing education for nearly 90 years, the MNSON is a community of 75 full-time faculty in two departments, 19 staff, and over 1100 students. Programs include a BSN degree with traditional and accelerated tracks, an MSN degree in nursing and healthcare administration, a DNP degree with tracks for preparation in nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and systems leadership roles, and a PhD in Nursing degree.
The MNSON spans the University's main Lake Shore Campus and Loyola's Health Sciences Campus, which is also home to the Stritch School of Medicine, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, the Graduate School's biomedical programs, and Loyola's health sciences research enterprise, including the 225,000-square-foot Center for Translational Research and Education.
The MNSON is nationally recognized for nursing education, research, and inclusive excellence. We are proud of these accomplishments and others:
For more information about the School of Nursing, visit: https://www.luc.edu/nursing/
As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34917 Job Number 8500661 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Documents
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you currently hold, or are you eligible for, RN licensure in the State of Illinois?
Yes
No
Do you currently hold, or are you eligible for, APRN licensure in the State of Illinois?
Yes
No
Are you certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
Yes
No
Where did you hear about this position? • Colleague • American Association of Colleges of Nursing • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties • Midwest Nursing Research Society • Southern Nursing Research Society • National Black Nurses Association • National Association of Hispanic Nurses • Philipine Nurses Association of America • American Academy of Nursing • National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education • Chronicle of Higher Education • Other, please specify:
(Open Ended Question)