Assistant Professor- IL- Nurse Anesthesia Program

Mundelein Elementary School District 75; Downers Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

Midwestern University seeks a qualified faculty member for its nurse anesthesia program in Downers Grove, IL. The role emphasizes in-person teaching, simulation training, and student mentoring within the DNAP program.

The candidate will deliver courses such as Pharmacology for Anesthesia and Pathophysiology, participate in simulations, and engage in scholarly activities. Strong clinical background and doctoral training are required.

Qualifications

• Active CRNA certification or recertification (NBCRNA).
• Unencumbered RN and/or APRN license; eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical CRNA experience.
• Preferred: prior didactic teaching or clinical precepting experience.
• Preferred: POCUS/regional ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the entry-into-practice DNAP program.
• Deliver lectures, simulation lab trainings, and student advising.
• Participate in faculty meetings and program activities; mentor learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

POCUS/Ultrasound

Clinical CRNA experience

Education

Doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent)

Job description

Join the dynamic and growing Nurse Anesthesia Program at Midwestern University as it expands to our Downers Grove, Illinois campus. Our program provides students with a solid foundation in the basic sciences, doctoral-level leadership and professional training, and comprehensive instruction in all aspects of anesthesia management, supported by an advanced, state-of-the-art simulation learning center.

Our mission is to educate nurses through rigorous academic and clinical experiences, producing safe, professional, and competent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs) / nurse anesthetists who meet the anesthesia healthcare needs of society.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach within the entry-into-practice DNAP program. Examples of courses include Principles and Pathophysiology, Pharmacology for Anesthesia, and Scholarly Projects.

In-Person Requirements

Weekly on-campus work is required and depends on teaching assignments, simulation activities, student needs, meetings, and program responsibilities. Full-time faculty may work remotely up to 2 days per week based on academic activities. However, their primary role is to provide in-person lectures, simulation lab training, and participation in faculty meetings, student advising, and other program activities that require an in-person presence. The nurse anesthesia program maintains flexibility in the work schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and students.

Required Qualifications

• Active certification or recertification as a CRNA by the NBCRNA.
• An unencumbered RN and/or APRN license (eligible for licensure in Illinois).
• A doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent).
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a CRNA.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Previous didactic teaching or clinical precepting experience.
• POCUS and regional ultrasound experience
• AANA Didactic Educator Micro-credential (or equivalent training in Didactic Instruction, Curriculum Writing, and Evaluation).

Position Details & Compensation

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. This is full-time position (1.0 FTE) and is eligible for tenure track. We may also consider a part-time position (0.5 to 0.7 FTE).

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Tom Watson, DNAP, CRNA

Assistant Program Administrator, Nurse Anesthesiology Program

Midwestern University

[e-mail]

630-317-8201

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
• We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.