Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

Position Summary

Tenure-track faculty position who will have full-time teaching responsibilities in the entry-level Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program. Applicant must hold current CRNA certification with an unrestricted license. Full-time teaching in simulation and/or didactic classes will be expected. Other expectations of faculty include personal scholarship, oversight of student doctoral work projects, university/community service, site visits, and other responsibilities normally attributed to university faculty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and teach nurse anesthesia courses as assigned.
• Advise students during the program as needed
• Chair and mentor student doctoral work projects
• Conduct clinical site visits as assigned
• Participate in interviews, orientation and other student processes
• Participate in program, university, and community related committees/projects.
• Attend anesthesia related conferences such as AANA Congress and Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators.
• Maintain CRNA certification and continue personal anesthesia practice or other scholarly work.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• A PhD, DNAP, DNP or appropriate doctoral degree.

Experience

• Education/teaching experience (didactic or clinical) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a CRNA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with university constituents.
• Thorough understanding of anesthesia principles.
• Thorough understanding of scope of practice for CRNAs.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to function as competent CRNA.
• Ability to professionally represent and promote the profession and Texas Wesleyan.
• Ability to be dedicated to the program/students success.
• Demonstrated interest in life-long learning.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, managers, clinicians, University employees, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems when directing self, staff, or students.
• Demonstrated evidence of ability and interest in nurse anesthesia education.
• Familiarity with academic policies and procedures of higher education institutions.
• Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations, and policies in regard to student records.
• Ability to adhere to University and departmental procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters while complying with FERPA regulations.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic periodicals, professional journals, and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and peers.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2016AS724P

Posting Open Date

02/17/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes