<p>Posted February 11, 2025</p> <p>Associate or Assistant Professor</p> <p>Part-Time Faculty</p> <p>Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), University of Charleston</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will provide instruction based on Anesthesia Program curriculum. Contribute to departmental professionalism. Foster an environment for student growth and development towards terminal program objectives. Provisions of assistance to the Director of the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program. This is a 12-month, part-time Faculty position.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide didactic instruction based on Anesthesia School curriculum set forth by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), with courses assigned by the Director of the DNAP program. </li><li>Deliver lectures and hands-on training in anesthesia related topics. </li><li>Develop and update course materials, syllabi, and curriculum in accordance with accreditation standards. </li><li>Provide instruction in the classroom, simulation lab and clinical settings. </li><li>Design and administer assessments, including exams and practical evaluations. </li><li>Provide feedback and grades to students. </li><li>Evaluate and update teaching methods based on students' performance and feedback. </li><li>Serve as an academic advisor to students, providing guidance on their educational and professional development. </li><li>Collaborate with faculty to review and improve the nurse anesthesia curriculum. </li><li>Stay updated on advancements in anesthesia and integrate them into the curriculum. </li><li>Mentor students with research projects. </li><li>Participate in faculty meetings, committee work, and accreditation processes. </li><li>Assist in student recruitment, admissions and orientation processes. </li><li>Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in nurse anesthesia and teaching methods. </li><li>Maintain CRNA certification and licensure. </li><li>Must be able to utilize software utilized by the University of Charleston for the delivery of didactic content and examinations. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>CRNA Certification - Applicant must be a certified as a CRNA, having passed the National Certification Examination (NCE) administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). </li><li>Teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license and a CRNA license. </li></ul> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</p> <p>Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, names of three professional references, and salary requirements to Megan Orphanos, meganorphanos@ucwv.edu</p> <p>The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>