Director of PMHNP Clinical Education, Graduate Nursing
Location: Remote - National · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-07-10
· Reference: R12008
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The Director of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Clinical Education is a 12-month full-time faculty contract position employed
by the University reporting to the Director of Advanced Practice. The Clinical
Director will be prepared as a PMHNP. This role requires both teaching and
administrative responsibilities.
The Clinical Director holds an administrative appointment related to managing
all program needs and day-to-day operations related to Clinical Decision
Making (CDM) courses in the PMHNP tracks. Key responsibilities include
overseeing the curriculum, faculty/staff, and overall student experience in
all PMHNP CDM courses. The Clinical Director plays a key role in ensuring
academic rigor and curricular alignment of the PMHNP clinical experience
between all PMHNP tracks, while meeting the needs of current students and
aligning with the overall vision of the standards of School of Nursing and the
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Additional academic responsibilities of the Clinical Director include:
Teach as section instructor for the PMHNP Immersion and Clinical
Qualification Course, as noted in annual contract.
Coordinate, oversee, and attend Boston-based Immersion Experiences PMHNP
Immersion Experiences, as noted in annual contract. Travel reimbursement
will be provided for those who are outside of the Boston area, in
accordance with applicable policy.
Teach as section instructor for PMHNP CDM courses, as noted in annual
contract.
CDM Curriculum Support and Delivery:
Responsible for managing PMHNP CDM Course Lead(s) to ensure all course
objectives, faculty/student management, course iteration/redesign, and
curriculum maintenance requirements are being met.
Manages the educational process to ensure students and faculty in PMHNP
CDM are involved in a positive educational experience through the
learning, teaching and social environment, and is meeting curricular
learning objectives/competencies.
Oversee all CoreELMS operations for the PMHNP program, including system
administration, clinical site and preceptor management, evaluations, site
visits, student records, and reports.
Oversight of Student Experience & Resolution of Student Issues:
Collaborate with the Director of FNP Clinical Education and other clinical
administrators to ensure consistency in policies governing graduate
nursing clinical experiences.
Work closely with Academic Advising, Operations team, and other pertinent
individuals to closely monitor overall student experience in PMHNP CDM.
Collaborate with PMHNP CDM faculty on ensuring appropriate clinical
experiences to meet stated course objectives.
Collaborate with PMHNP CDM faculty on any clinical placement-related
escalations.
Oversee and ensure consistency in all grading practices in PMHNP CDM.
Partner with our technical partner, 2U, to better cultivate and mentor
Section Instructors for best practices as an effective online instructor
and their use of the technology.
Investigate and resolve student educational issues requiring academic
actions in consultation with the Director of Advanced Practice and other
pertinent individuals according to University policies and procedures.
Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of
Accessibility Services on escalated student and faculty concerns related
to PMHNP CDM.
Serves as the faculty advisor for Direct Entry (DE) students advancing
into PMHNP tracks, providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support
tailored to their unique educational and career pathways.
Core Clinical Curriculum Faculty/Staff Supervision:
Work closely with the Nursing Staffing Specialist and Human Resources to
vet and hire all faculty for all PMHNP CDM courses.
Provide faculty mentoring, training, evaluation and development to PMHNP
CDM Section Instructors.
Foster and encourage online Section Instructors to promote a culture of
learning that values mutual responsibility, life-long learning, and
ethics, as well as personal and professional development.
Ensure faculty readiness around online teaching and learning methods,
playing a crucial role in talent development and retention.
Collaborate with Nursing leadership team to ensure evaluation and
assessment of PMHNP CDM adjunct faculty are being conducted on an interval
and annual basis.
Collaborate with the Nursing Operations team and Registrar's Office to
support course and faculty scheduling.
Investigate and resolve student and staff/faculty educational and clinical
progression problems requiring academic actions in consultation with the
Director of Advanced Practice and Academic Advisors according to
University policies and procedures.
Clinical Placement Team and Clinical Site Delivery:
Responsible for adequate delivery of clinical sites across the U.S. and
assures documentation is appropriately managed for student visits in NP
Student Tracking System and/or student files.
Oversees clinical placements to assure that students are obtaining
adequate hours for completion of PMHNP training.
Leads Clinical Placement Team and Section Instructors in implementing
preceptor and clinical site evaluations.
Attends Clinical Placement Team meetings and completes follow up on
outstanding issues with placements, sites, and preceptors for PMHNP
students.
Oversees and conducts review of PMHNP clinical placements and sites in a
timely basis, and reviews the site visit documentation from CDM faculty,
according to the Clinical Preceptor Handbook, and any gaps in pre-term
preparation.
Oversee all PMHNP preceptors and site visitors to ensure students meet
learning objectives and have the confidence to implement newly learned
skills.
Ensures site visit outcomes are being reviewed and addressed, with the
support of CDM faculty team, and Nursing Operations team.
Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of
Accessibility Services on student and faculty concerns and student
complaints related to placement.
Responsible for both day-to-day management of all staff/faculty involved
in PMHNP clinical placement education as well as longer-term strategic
clinical education planning.
In collaboration with the Dean and Operations team, is responsible for
Board of Nursing compliance as it relates to faculty oversight of
students, preceptor site placements, and site visits in the PMHNP
programs.
In collaboration with the CDM faculty team, Chair for Graduate Nursing
Programs, and Operations team, responsible for site visit planning on the
regional site visit plan, ensuring that students receive at least one site
visit during their clinical training.
Service Responsibilities:
Participates in relevant committees and other team meetings/projects
either virtually or in-person as assigned by the Dean or Chair for
Graduate Nursing Programs.
Attends School of Nursing Meetings and other relevant meetings virtually
or in-person as requested.
Serve as an active voting faculty member of the School of Nursing &
Physical Therapy, attending meetings in-person or virtually as scheduled.
Obtain APRN licensure in additional states as determined by the Operations
team (licensure fees reimbursed by Simmons University).
Be available to serve as a resource for state licensure requirements in the state(s) in which they are assigned.
Be available to sign off as a designated Nursing representative on program-related documents required by the respective State Boards of Nursing to maintain PMHNP program integrity.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Chair for Graduate Nursing
Programs.
General Qualifications:
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is
required
Graduate Nursing degree from an accredited university is required
Terminal degree (DNP/PhD/EdD) in Nursing or related field required
At least 5 years of clinical experience
3 - 5 years of teaching experience with online experience preferred
Must obtain/maintain an unencumbered Massachusetts RN license
Must obtain/maintain an unencumbered Massachusetts APRN license for any
in-person campus-based teaching
Creative problem solver
Strong and effective communicator
Ability to motivate and build consensus among faculty
Terms of Service: This is a remote 12-month contract non-tenure role that
reports to the Director of Advanced Practice. The ability to travel to the
Boston campus periodically is expected. Consistent with the Faculty Policy
Manual (FPM), contract faculty are expected to teach seven courses per year
(or the equivalent as approved by the Dean) and will receive an annual
evaluation. Contract faculty are expected to adhere to all applicable Simmons
policies.
Salary Range: $92,958-$118,209
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following electronically with their
application: (1) a letter of application addressing teaching experiences,
(2) teaching philosophy, course or content interests, and
clinical/professional interests and expertise; and (3) curriculum vitae.
Additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as
course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcome.
Target hire date for initial start is September 1, 2026. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, and until the position is filled.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29,
2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear
communication throughout the hiring process.
This is a benefits-eligible position.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education,
skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation
decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive
package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings
that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as
flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a
package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute
meaningfully, and lead with confidence.
Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application
materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy,
etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of
this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined
document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an
individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-
represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting,
and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all
positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent
positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student
body, and curriculum.
