Faculty Position - Part-Time Clinical-Track Faculty Position – Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is seeking applications for doctorally prepared clinical track faculty in its Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) Program. This role is crucial for advancing the School's mission to educate visionary nurse leaders and scholars, generate and apply knowledge, and transform nursing, health, and systems of health care. The position involves teaching and scholarship, with a focus on graduate/DNAP level instruction in nurse anesthesia practice. Priority will be given to individuals with expertise in specialty populations/surgeries such as pediatrics, obstetrics, or cardiothoracic anesthesia. The faculty member will be an integral part of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, contributing to collaborative initiatives in various health sciences fields and with other institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Requirements

Doctoral degree required (DNP, EdD, or PhD in Nursing or related field).
Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the NBCRNA.
Current, unencumbered licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
Current or recent clinical practice experience as a CRNA.
Experience as a nurse educator, preceptor, or clinical instructor in nurse anesthesia or a related advanced practice specialty.
For Associate Professor/Professor rank: an established record of teaching excellence and scholarship/research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications.
Strong clinical knowledge across anesthesia subspecialties (e.g., obstetric, pediatric, regional/pain management, cardiothoracic, critical care).
Effective classroom, simulation-based, and clinical teaching skills across varied learning environments (in-person, distance/hybrid).
Curriculum development and assessment design skills aligned with graduate-level competencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for scholarly writing, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Familiarity with accreditation processes and regulatory/compliance requirements for nurse anesthesia education.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in specialty population/surgeries, e.g. pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiothoracic.
Experience with nurse anesthesia program accreditation standards (COA) and clinical site/practicum coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach didactic and clinical courses within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program, including pharmacology, advanced physiology/pathophysiology, and principles of anesthesia practice.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate students during simulation, skills-based learning, and clinical practicum experiences at affiliated clinical sites.
Develop, revise, and update course curricula to reflect current standards of nurse anesthesia practice.
Advise and mentor DNP students on academic progress, clinical competency, and scholarly projects.
Engage in scholarship and research activities relevant to nurse anesthesia practice or education, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Maintain clinical currency through ongoing practice as a CRNA.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners on education and scholarship initiatives.