Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia

Westminster University • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Program within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Westminster University in Salt Lake City is hiring a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The program seeks innovative and diverse candidates with expertise in nursing curricula including advanced health assessment; health care and promotion of infants through adolescents, adults, older adults, and young adults; ambulatory procedures; and graduate nursing research and theory.

This 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, clinical student teaching, and simulation.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program may be considered, but 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.
• Membership in AANA.
• Active CRNA certification.
• Current unrestricted Utah CRNA license.
• Submit a curriculum vita, cover letter, current immunizations, negative drug screen, background check without incidents, and three letters of reference.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in advanced health assessment; health care and promotion of infants through adolescents, adults, older adults, and young adults; ambulatory procedures; or graduate nursing research and theory.
• Active participation in the Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Board is highly recommended.
• An excellent teaching record and ability to engage with students to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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