UNIV-Director, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Program, College of Nursing

Director, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Program, College of Nursing

MUSC College of Nursing (CON) invites applications for the position of Director, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Program. This full-time, tenure-track faculty role offers a unique opportunity to launch and lead South Carolina's first PNP-AC program within a nationally recognized academic health sciences center. The Director will play a pivotal role in establishing the program, leading curriculum development, mentoring future nurse practitioners, and advancing innovative clinical education. We are seeking an expert Acute Care PNP with a strong record of achievement in practice and education, demonstrated clinical excellence, and experience in graduate nursing curriculum design aligned with national standards and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a leader in the CON, developing, managing, and evaluating the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) program, ensuring alignment with accreditation and certification requirements.
• Lead curriculum development, annual reviews, and course modifications to ensure alignment with contemporary trends and national graduate education standards.
• Design and implement innovative, competency-based teaching strategies, facilitate asynchronous online learning and on-campus learning intensives, and serve as Course Coordinator.
• Advocate for PNP-AC student clinical placement and expand continued support of the program with community partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, university leaders, healthcare partners, and external stakeholders to promote acute care advanced practice nursing.
• Advise and mentor students in the PNP-AC track, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Maintain an active clinical practice as a CPNP-AC (minimum 20% effort/8 hours per week as part of the faculty contract), with practice site arrangements established in collaboration with the CON Office of Practice and affiliated partners.
• Engage in scholarship through funded programs, presentations, and publications in alignment with the College's appointment, promotion, and tenure guidelines.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, compassion, collaboration, innovation, and integrity within the College and University community.