Assistant CRNA Program Director, Methodist College
About The Position
Methodist College, in partnership with Carle Health, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to serve as the Assistant Program Director (APD) for their developing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build a new Nurse Anesthesia program from the ground up while maintaining clinical practice. The Assistant Program Director will work alongside the Program Director to support program development, accreditation preparation, curriculum design, faculty collaboration, student mentorship, and clinical partnership development.
Requirements
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus in nurse anesthesia.
- Current NBCRNA certification.
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a CRNA.
- Illinois RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and student success.
- Formal preparation in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction (required within 6 months of hire with program support and structured mentorship).
- Demonstrated academic engagement through teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, or related scholarly activity (required within 6 months of hire with program support and structured mentorship).
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or administrative experience.
- Experience teaching in clinical, simulation, or classroom settings.
- Experience with curriculum development or program evaluation.
- Prior exposure to COA accreditation processes.
- Active involvement in professional organizations such as the AANA.
Responsibilities
- Assist with development and implementation of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program.
- Support accreditation activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in curriculum design, course delivery, and program evaluation.
- Teach didactics, lead simulation, and chair doctoral projects.
- Collaborate with faculty, clinical preceptors, and healthcare partners.
- Participate in student recruitment, admissions, advising, and mentorship.
- Support clinical placement coordination and student competency assessment.
- Represent the program at professional meetings, recruitment events, and community engagements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
