Adjunct Faculty - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program

Samuel Merritt University; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is seeking a CRNA Adjunct Faculty to teach at the graduate level, participate in curriculum development, and serve as an active program member through meetings, admissions, orientation and committees.

The role includes teaching ADNP courses, guiding DNP projects, conducting clinical teaching and simulation labs, and contributing to program and university events while advancing scholarship and service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited program.
• Prelicensure master’s or doctoral degree with Nurse Anesthesia major.
• Current NBCRNA certification and APRN license in good standing.
• Experience with virtual/distance teaching platforms and simulation in education.

Responsibilities

• Teaches graduate-level ADNP courses and conducts assigned didactic sessions.
• Plans courses, sequences, and schedules; coordinates guest faculty; grades exams.
• Chairs 1 to 3 DNP projects and mentors students through DNP work.
• Conducts clinical teaching and simulation labs; administers examinations.
• Participates in program, college, and university events and committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Distance teaching

Technology in teaching

Collaboration

Scholarship & service

Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Nurse Anesthesia program (MSN/ DNP)

NBCRNA certification

Unrestricted APRN license

Job description

Description:

Job Description Summary:

The CRNA Adjunct Faculty will teach at the graduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; and be an active program member through meeting participation, the admissions process, orientation, and other program-related events/committees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teaches at the graduate level in ADNP courses.

• Responsible for the conduct of assigned didactic courses.
• Responsible for planning courses, sequencing, and scheduling; lecture and coordination of guest faculty; composing and administering examinations; grading and conducting competency evaluations.

Mentors students completing the DNP Project

• Responsible for chairing 1 to 3 DNP projects.

Conducts clinical teaching and simulation labs.

• Assist in the administration of comprehensive (oral and written) exams.
• Assists simulation activities (planning and implementation) that are in the curriculum.

Service to Program, College, and professional community.

• Participation in program, college, and (on occasion) university events.
• Participation in new student orientation activities, program open houses, admissions, accreditation activities, and special events.
• Represents the program at the local, state, and national meeting levels.
• Maintains effective professional relationships within the program, the CRNA profession, in the clinical environment, and the community.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution/program.
• Prelicensure master’s or doctoral degree with a Nurse Anesthesia major from a regionally accredited institution and nationally accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Three or more years of clinical experience in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role.
• Current unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Current CRNA certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current BLS, ACLs, and PALs certifications
• Experience as a faculty member in a nursing education program at the College/University level.
• Experience with virtual/distance teaching platform experience.
• Experience with simulation in education.
• Evidence of scholarship leading to professional presentations, research, and/or publications.
• Service in professional organizations (e.g. membership and/or committee involvement).

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia knowledge and clinical practice.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competence in the use of technology in teaching and distance learning.
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
• Must value continued scholarship and service to the school, university, and community.

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Employee Status:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.