Assistant Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia

University of New England; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Assistant Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia

Position Title: Assistant Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia

Employment Status: Full Time

Months: 12

Campus: Portland, ME

Description: We are seeking a full-time faculty member for the School of Nurse Anesthesia. Under the general supervision of the Director of the School of Nurse Anesthesia, the faculty member will assume teaching responsibilities for didactic courses in the nurse anesthesia program.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of candidates during the admission process as well as assist in establishing and maintaining admission and selection criteria.
• Assist in the design and implementation of curriculum that enables students to obtain proper certification and ensures courses adhere to established guidelines and standards.
• Assist in the didactic phase of the Program, specifically, providing instruction in the classroom, simulation and skills lab, and via distance education platforms.
• Counsel students in collaboration with the Program Director and assist in the development of clinical remediation plans during the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Assist in the preparation of required reports as requested by the program director.
• Serve on school and college committees as requested.
• Maintain a program of personal professional growth by engaging in scholarly activity, university and community service and other pursuits commensurate with faculty rank and status.
• Network internally and externally with other institutions, schools, faculties and professional organizations for personal and program enrichment.
• Attend continuing education and national association meetings for personal and professional development.
• Act in an advisory role to assigned students throughout the academic year.

Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree, PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD is required.
• Maintain current RN licensure and certification and/or recertification as a CRNA in the state of Maine as well as being a dues-paying member of the AANA.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years clinical experience as a practicing CRNA. Previous teaching and/or management experience is desired.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as the incumbent must handle a range of responsibilities that include school administration, faculty and student interaction, teaching, internal and external networking, as well as patient involvement as a practicing CRNA.
• Must be able to operate independently using initiative and judgment to manage multiple priorities while guiding and teaching students, collaborating with faculty and interacting with university and hospital administrations.
• Must possess a high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills to perform ongoing review, evaluation, and enhancement of program curriculum as well as be able to assess and evaluate student performance in accordance with program standards and protocols.
• Must be highly accountable for the supervision, education, and training of graduates and dedicated to the goal of producing high quality nurse anesthesia practitioners.
• Must possess a high degree of honesty and integrity, ensuring confidential faculty and student information is safeguarded.
• Must not engage in any activities that discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by statute.

EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.

Posting Number: 2022F0148P

Open Date: 09/05/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes