Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia

Westminster University • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Westminster University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Program in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia. The position is an 11-month contract with a teaching load of 32 load hours across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Teaching includes nurse anesthesia courses in didactic settings as well as clinical student teaching and simulation. The program seeks innovative and diverse candidates with expertise in nursing curricula including advanced health assessment; health care and promotion for infants through adolescents, adults, older adults, and young adults; ambulatory procedures; and graduate nursing research and theory. The role includes willingness to travel internationally with students for medical missions.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program is considered; a completed DNP-NA or PhD is required within 24 months of appointment.
• At least two years of experience in academic and/or clinical teaching; candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Current passport and willingness to travel internationally for medical missions with students.
• Active CRNA certification.
• Current unrestricted Utah CRNA license.
• Current immunizations.
• Negative drug screen.
• Background check without incidents.
• Membership in AANA.
• Curriculum vita, cover letter, and three letters of reference.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in the Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Board is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Teach nurse anesthesia courses in didactic settings.
• Provide clinical student teaching and simulation.
• Teach across fall, spring, and summer semesters, with a total load of 32 load hours.
• Travel internationally with students for medical missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level