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Loyola University Chicago Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher) in Chicago, Illinois
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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:
Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically underrepresented groups (URGs) in nursing.
Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.
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
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:
Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs as appropriate to expertise and program needs
Employ a variety of teaching/learning strategies in classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical settings
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and course planning, improvement, and evaluation
Develop and disseminate scholarship that advances nursing practice and education
Engage in service activities consistent with the mission and strategic vision of the MNSON , University, and nursing profession
Contribute to the MNSON and University goals for inclusive excellence and antiracism
Qualifications
See Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Candidates will possess:
Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
Eligible for Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse
Eligible for Illinois licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certification as a PMHNP
Potential to establish and maintain a program of scholarship, consistent with the expectations of rank.
Current practice as a PMHNP with an expectation to continue practice
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher
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:
Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically underrepresented groups (URGs) in nursing.
Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in the MNSON , including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.
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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .
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 (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .
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:
·Top 2% national ranking (#13) for our BSN program, according to US News and World Report.
·Ranked nationally in NIH research funding for nursing schools; we aspire to be among the top 20.
·Winner of the 2024 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award.
·2023, 2024, and 2025 Winners of the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction ( HEED ) Award for Health Professions Schools.
·A new building opening on our Lake Shore Camps in 2028 will anchor the continued expansion of our BSN program.
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
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Optional Documents
Other Document