Assistant or Associate Professor Nurse Anesthesia

University of Detroit Mercy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy seeks a dynamic Site Director / Assistant/Associate Professor for its DNP Nurse Anesthesia program at the Grand Rapids site. The role combines teaching, site leadership, and strategic development to expand regional presence and partnerships.

The candidate will oversee operations, mentor faculty, coordinate clinical sites, and contribute to scholarship while maintaining clinical engagement. This 12‑month FT faculty position supports accreditation and program growth.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing practice or equivalent.
• CRNA certification in good standing with NBCRNA.
• Minimum of three years of clinical anesthesia experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a site administrator for the Grand Rapids site and oversee daily operations.
• Teach didactic, clinical, and simulation coursework within the DNP Nurse Anesthesia curriculum.
• Grow and manage clinical sites in the Grand Rapids region; ensure COA standards alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Diversity commitment

Operational awareness

Professional integrity

Education

Terminal degree (DNP, DNAP, PhD)

Job description

Description

Job ID

UF9952-0961-1932

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (12 month)

Position Summary

This is a fulltime faculty position as an assistant/associate professor in the nurse anesthesia program at University of Detroit Mercy. The candidate will also assume the associate director responsibilities and the oversite of the grand rapids site. As a site director the candidate will lead academic and operational aspects of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program at the Grand Rapids site. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate will provide strategic leadership for site development, clinical growth, faculty coordination, and student support while fulfilling all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Site Director plays a central role in expanding the program’s regional presence, strengthening clinical partnerships, mentoring students, and advancing scholarship and service aligned with the University mission.

Faculty are encouraged to maintain clinical practice to ensure ongoing expertise and professional engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Site Leadership & Development (Grand Rapids)

• Serve as the lead faculty member and administrative representative for the Grand Rapids site.
• Oversee daily operations and management of the Grand Rapids facility.
• Build and develop a cohesive Grand Rapids faculty and preceptor team.
• Recruit, develop, and strengthen clinical partnerships in the region.
• Expand clinical sites with emphasis on high-quality placements and underserved areas (HPSA, MUA, rural).
• Ensure clinical site quality meets or exceeds program standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership to align site operations with accreditation and institutional requirements.

2. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, clinical, and/or simulation courses within the DNP Nurse Anesthesia curriculum.
• Attend scheduled classes, meetings, and faculty obligations.
• Maintain availability for student advising and mentorship.
• Prepare course materials consistent with program standards.
• Provide written course objectives, content outlines, and grading criteria at course outset.
• Perform grading in a fair and timely manner.
• Communicate with students who earn failing grades prior to submission to the Registrar.
• Base academic evaluation on good-faith professional judgment.
• Select qualified applicants through participation in admissions review and interviews.
• Check references and evaluate admissions materials in an unbiased manner.

3. Clinical Program Growth & Oversight

• Manage and grow clinical sites in the Grand Rapids region.
• Monitor clinical site quality through annual evaluations.
• Ensure clinical placements align with COA standards and program requirements.
• Seek contractual partnerships in underserved areas.
• Collaborate with Director of Clinical Education and program leadership on clinical strategy.

4. Scholarship & Service

• Engage in scholarly activity consistent with faculty rank and appointment.
• Participate in professional service at the university, state, and national levels.
• Support accreditation, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to grant-related or project-related outcome monitoring where applicable.

5. Student Mentorship & Project-Specific Duties

In alignment with the University's mission and program goals

• Mentor students, with focused attention to minority and disadvantaged students.
• Perform outreach and counseling activities to attract, retain, and graduate minority students.
• Monitor and report key outcomes including.
• First employment settings of graduates (especially in HPSA, MUA, and rural areas).
• Board certification scores and program satisfaction (annually).
• Clinical site quality ratings (annually).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (DNP, DNAP, PhD, or equivalent).
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in good standing with NBCRNA.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical anesthesia experience.
• Eligible for licensure in Michigan.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong interest in graduate-level education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current employment or active clinical relationship at one of the program’s established clinical sites.
• Prior experience in academic leadership or clinical coordination.
• Experience with accreditation standards (COA) and clinical site development.
• Record of scholarship or scholarly productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Key Leadership Competencies
• Strategic thinking and program-building mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and team development skills.
• Commitment to diversity and underserved populations.
• Operational and accreditation awareness.
• Professional maturity and ethical integrity.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10pounds).

Licenses/Certifications

Classroom faculty must be certified or recertified as a CRNA by NBCRNA and hold at minimum a master’s degree (terminal degree required for this position).

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following.

Medical -

o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

Dental -

o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life

Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).

The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

Vision -

o Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage

Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute

$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam

Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o

50% off Optical Frames

25% off Sun Frames

30% off Prescription Lenses

20% off Prescription Contact Lenses

*Cannot be combined with insurance*

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program -

o Provided to everyone in your household

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D -

o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

Retirement Plan -

Employees have a choice of the following:

Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Faculty Professional Standards

Faculty members are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards recognized within the academic and nurse anesthesia communities.

Faculty are expected to:

• Attend scheduled classes and appointments
• Be available at reasonable times for student meetings
• Make appropriate preparation for classes and meetings
• Perform grading duties fairly and promptly
• Communicate with students regarding failing grades prior to submission
• Provide written course content, objectives, and evaluation criteria at the beginning of each course
• Evaluate academic work without bias or discrimination
• Respect student confidentiality
• Avoid exploitation of professional relationships
• Provide appropriate recognition of student contributions
• Refrain from activities that risk student safety without informed consent
• Respect the dignity of each student in all academic settings

Classroom faculty must be certified or recertified as a CRNA by NBCRNA and hold at minimum a master’s degree (terminal degree required for this position).

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affluent action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.