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Associate or Full Professor, Director of DNP Program (F00630)
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Faculty Full-time
- $125,000 to $165,000
Mercy University invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment based at our Westchester Campus in Dobbs Ferry, NY. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team of nursing professionals and to lead the development and implementation of a new DNP program, guiding it through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation process. We seek an innovative and student-centered educator who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and who is passionate about preparing nurse leaders to advance health equity and improve outcomes in diverse communities.
Mercy University is a nonsectarian, nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. Mercy University proudly serves a diverse student body of approximately 9000 and is a Federally designated Hispanic-serving institution. We seek faculty who prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mercy University is dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education through academic quality and robust student support. To encourage faculty growth, we offer a host of professional development opportunities to deepen their knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Applicants must submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email contacts for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Mercy University invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment based at our Westchester Campus in Dobbs Ferry, NY. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team of nursing professionals and to lead the development and implementation of a new DNP program, guiding it through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation process. We seek an innovative and student-centered educator who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and who is passionate about preparing nurse leaders to advance health equity and improve outcomes in diverse communities.
- Teach and oversee courses within the DNP program, integrating evidence-based practice, systems leadership, and quality improvement principles.
- Employ high-impact teaching practices, inclusive pedagogy, and active learning strategies that support diverse learners.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to DNP students throughout their scholarly projects.
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation efforts.
- Maintain an active presence in professional practice and scholarship consistent with the DNP program’s goals.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Teaching experience – minimum five years
- Unencumbered NYS License
- Experience teaching in an online format
- Experience working with diverse student populations
Education Requirements:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, DSci)
Physical/Other Requirements:
- Must be able to perform tasks that may involve pushing, pulling, moving, or lifting up to 50 lbs., with reasonable accommodations as needed.
- Must meet all role-specific general health and safety requirements in accordance with university policies and guidelines upon hire with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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