Adjunct CRNA Simulation & Clinical Education Faculty

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University seeks an experienced CRNA to join the Nurse Anesthesia Program as an adjunct simulation and clinical education faculty member. The role involves didactic instruction, simulation-based teaching, and hands-on skills training to support student learning and clinical competency.

The educator collaborates with program faculty, integrates evidence-based anesthesia practice, and helps students connect theory to real-world practice in a student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• CRNA certification/recertification through NBCRNA.
• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice.
• Graduate degree in nurse anesthesia; advanced faculty preparation preferred.
• Active APRN/CRNA licensure in the relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in clinical topics and anesthesia concepts.
• Facilitate simulation-based learning and hands-on skills labs.
• Deliver didactic lectures and case discussions for students.
• Assess and provide timely feedback on student performance.
• Collaborate with NKU Nurse Anesthesia Program faculty on curriculum.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Simulation teaching

Lecture delivery

Feedback & mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's/doctoral in nurse anesthesia

Tools

NBCRNA certification

APRn/CRNA licensure

Job description

Position Title:

Adjunct CRNA Simulation & Clinical Education Faculty

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role:

The Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program isseeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(CRNA) to support the education and professional development ofnurse anesthesia students through didactic instruction,lecture-based teaching, simulation, and hands-on clinical skillstraining.

Working collaboratively with Nurse Anesthesia Program faculty, theCRNA educator will provide classroom instruction in areas ofclinical expertise, facilitate simulation-based learning, andassist with skills laboratory experiences. The position will helpstudents connect foundational and advanced anesthesia concepts withclinical practice through evidence-based instruction, casediscussion, simulation, demonstration, and guided practice.

The CRNA educator will contribute to a student-centered learningenvironment that promotes clinical reasoning, critical thinking,technical proficiency, professionalism, and progressive developmenttoward safe and competent nurse anesthesia practice. This roleprovides an opportunity for a practicing CRNA to bring current,real-world anesthesia experience into both the classroom andsimulation environment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Current certification/recertification as a Certified RegisteredNurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the NBCRNA
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• Current license/privilege to practice as an APRN/CRNA inaccordance with applicable state law
• Graduate degree in nurse anesthesia; master's or doctoralpreparation preferred/required as appropriate for facultyappointment
• Current clinical practice and demonstrated clinicalcompetency
• Commitment to maintaining professional development andevidence-based anesthesia practice
• Ability to effectively teach, demonstrate clinical skills,provide feedback, and serve as a professional role model
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborativeskills
• Ability to promote critical thinking, clinical judgment,student independence, and progressive development
• Commitment to professional standards, ethical practice, and themission and goals of the NKU Nurse Anesthesia Program

Responsibilities/Duties

The CRNA educator will collaborate with NKU Nurse AnesthesiaProgram faculty to provide simulation, skills laboratory, and othereducational experiences for nurse anesthesia students. Responsibilities may include:

• The CRNA educator will collaborate with Nurse AnesthesiaProgram faculty to provide didactic, simulation-based, andexperiential instruction throughout the nurse anesthesiacurriculum. Responsibilities may include:
• Prepare and deliver classroom lectures and presentations onanesthesia-related topics within the CRNA's areas of clinicalexpertise.
• Translate current clinical practice and evidence-basedanesthesia principles into meaningful, clinically relevantclassroom instruction.
• Facilitate case-based discussions, clinical correlationactivities, and other interactive learning experiences that helpstudents integrate didactic knowledge with anesthesiapractice.
• Facilitate and assist with high-fidelity simulation, tasktraining, skills laboratories, workshops, and other experientiallearning activities.
• Teach and demonstrate anesthesia-related technical andpsychomotor skills, including airway management, anesthesiaequipment, patient assessment, anesthetic planning, monitoring, andother skills appropriate to the student's level ofprogression.
• Participate in simulation prebriefing, scenario facilitation,debriefing, and student evaluation.
• Create an educational environment that encourages activelearning, inquiry, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, andproblem-solving.
• Demonstrate expert anesthesia practice and serve as aprofessional role model for students.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback regarding studentknowledge, clinical reasoning, technical performance,communication, and professionalism.
• Assist program faculty with the development, implementation,and evaluation of lectures, simulation scenarios, skills-trainingactivities, and other instructional materials.
• Participate in student assessment and remediation activities asrequested by program faculty.
• Incorporate current evidence, professional standards, andcontemporary anesthesia practice into teaching activities.
• Collaborate with program faculty to ensure educationalactivities support course objectives, student learning outcomes,and progressive development throughout the curriculum.
• Assist with preparation, organization, and appropriate use ofsimulation equipment and learning spaces.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards and comply withapplicable NKU, College of Health and Human Services, School ofNursing, and Nurse Anesthesia Program policies.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
• Copy of current NBCRNA certification/recertification

• Documentation of current RN and APRN/CRNA licensure
• Official graduate transcript(s)