Assistant Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia - #004775

Western Carolina University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor of Practice in Nurse Anesthesia. This full-time role involves teaching in the Nurse Anesthesia program and supervising student practicums. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in nursing, national certification as a CRNA, and excellent clinical and teaching skills. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits. Join a team committed to public engagement and excellence in nursing education. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of nursing professionals in a dynamic academic setting.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Community Service Leave

Group Exercise Classes

Discounted Recreation Membership

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field required.
• National certification as CRNA required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Participate in anesthesia simulation and advise DNP students.

Skills

Nurse Anesthesia

Teaching Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

National Certification as CRNA

Job description

Assistant Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia - #004775

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* and a list of three professional references with full contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin, Director of the School of Nursing, at [e-mail]

*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

This position is primarily located in the Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, NC.

Western Carolina University seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to teach in the Nurse Anesthesia program in the School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences. Anticipated begin date will be summer semester, June 2025. This is a full-time (1 FTE), 12 month, fixed-term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. The ideal candidate will possess both excellent clinical and teaching skills. The School expects the successful candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, and ability to teach and develop online and traditional courses, participate in anesthesia simulation, advise DNP students and chair DNP projects, participate in committees, and other university activities.

This position is primarily located in the Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, NC with supervision of student practicums in western North Carolina regions. Please visit the school website at http://nursing.wcu.edu

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Doctorate in nursing or related field. National certification as a CRNA required; licensure or eligibility for RN licensure/CRNA practice in NC; current CPR, PALS and ACLS certification.

A candidate who is an experienced CRNA, enrolled in a doctoral program, and close to completion may be considered. Doctorate must be completed by the end of August 2025.

Previous teaching experience.

Posting Number	FAC825P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30383
Classification Title	Assistant Professor - Practice
Working Title	Assistant Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia - #004775
Department	School of Nursing
About WCU
Position Summary
Carnegie statement
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year	12

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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Open Date	03/17/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin, Director of the School of Nursing, at [e-mail] *All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Curriculum Vitae


3. Unofficial Transcripts


4. List of references

Optional Documents

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