Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program Director and Instructional Faculty

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Department of the Barnett College of Public Health at Temple University is seeking a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program Director. This is a non-tenure track, fiscal year instructional faculty position, appointed at the assistant or associate professor of instruction rank. The Program Director will teach courses within the DNAP program and lead the organizational administration of the post-BSN to DNAP program. This includes oversight of governance, didactic and clinical curriculum, recruitment, and evaluation. The appointment is expected to begin on or before March 1, 2026.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia.
Certification by the National Board of Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
DNAP, DNP, or PhD degree
A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Pennsylvania is required or must be obtained by the date of employment.
Five or more years of clinical experience in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administrative, clinical, and didactic activities.
Current and appropriate preparation in the area of curriculum instruction, testing, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Assumes primary responsibility for directing the program of nurse anesthesia to comply with the mission of Temple University and the standards and guidelines set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Standards and Guidelines and the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBN).
Provide leadership and direction for the post-BSN to DNAP
Function as supervisor for the Associate Program Administrator, when hired, Nurse Anesthesia faculty, clinical coordinators, and adjuncts as appropriate
Works collaboratively with the clinical site liaisons, CPH Clinical Affairs department in maintaining clinical activities and policies.
Plans/coordinates the clinical and academic affiliations and initiates clinical contracts.
Participates in the selection and evaluation of faculty members.
Oversees admission procedures including recruitment interviews and selection.
Cultivates a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Oversee development and refinement of Nurse Anesthesia curriculum materials within regulatory and professional guidelines.
Participates in didactic instruction.
Counsels’ students regarding clinical and academic performance.
Maintains student records in accordance with the university policy and COA Standards and Guidelines.
Facilitates the approval and implementation of doctoral scholarly projects. Mentor students completing the doctoral project.
Provides written and/or verbal reports on the activities of the program of nurse anesthesia to the Nursing Department Chair, College of Public Health and other stakeholders including the clinical partners.
Maintains proficiency in clinical competencies.
Submits materials for publication in various anesthesia, nursing, or educational literature as time allows.
Participates as an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and attends the Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators meetings or any other meeting that is pertinent to educational programs of anesthesia.
Keeps up to date with the requirements and standards for licensure, recertification, authorization, and accreditation.
Integrates ethical and professional principles of nursing practice.
Reviews standards and recommends changes in program operation.
Participates on University, departmental, program, clinical partners, and other committees as required.