What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for full-time, non-tenure stream psychiatric mental health nursing faculty in the Department of Health and Community Systems.
Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks. Qualifications for these appointment stream faculty positions include an earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
Desired Qualifications
Background in psychiatric mental health nursing. Ability to demonstrate the potential for scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and engaging diverse students.
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship. C) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity.
Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.
Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of leadership in the field.
Apply online at www.join.pitt.edu and search for position number 25001193.
Posted On 5/11/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Job Location Pittsburgh, PA
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for full-time, non-tenure stream psychiatric mental health nursing faculty in the Department of Health and Community Systems.
Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks. Qualifications for these appointment stream faculty positions include an earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
Desired Qualifications
Background in psychiatric mental health nursing. Ability to demonstrate the potential for scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and engaging diverse students.
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship. C) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity.
Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.
Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of leadership in the field.
Apply online at www.join.pitt.edu and search for position number 25001193.
Posted On 5/11/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Job Location Pittsburgh, PA