UNIV - Open Rank: AFN Faculty - Department of Clinical Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve in the Division of Anesthesia for Nurses. The Division of Anesthesia for Nurses (AFN) is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Health Professions. The AFN division is dedicated to preparing competent and compassionate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) ready to meet the needs of our communities through high-quality didactic education, clinical instruction, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes-based research. Our faculty and staff strive to improve population health by developing and inspiring healthcare leaders. This faculty position includes opportunities for teaching, curriculum development, student advising, scholarly contributions, and faculty practice. Faculty members are expected to foster strong relationships with students, ensure high-quality educational experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the AFN program. This position is tenured track eligible. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 1year of clinical practice experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or faculty instruction in nurse anesthesia or related fields.
Strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
Active, unencumbered CRNA certification and APRN licensure (or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina).
Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia or a related healthcare field.

Nice To Haves

A record of expertise in clinical and/or didactic education
Experience in curriculum development, academic scholarship, and professional association involvement

Responsibilities

Contribute to student instruction as a course director and instructor.
Participate in high-fidelity simulation throughout the didactic year and aid in maintaining simulation labs and equipment.
Share didactic teaching responsibilities within the AFN division, contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational content.
Support curriculum development to align with educational and clinical instruction goals.
Engage in interprofessional education initiatives to promote collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
Collaborate with the Division Director and other AFN faculty in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.
Serve as a mentor and academic advisor to students, providing guidance in academic, clinical, professional, and scholarly project development.
Participate in faculty meetings, program committees, and accreditation preparation.
Collaborate in service to the division, department, college and university.
Contribute to scholarly activities, research, presentations, and publications in nurse anesthesia education and practice.
Engage in professional development and continuing education to stay current in the field.
Represent the program in national and regional nurse anesthesia organizations and conferences.