Assistant Program Director, CRNA Program

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Health Campus in Oklahoma City seeks an Assistant Program Director for the CRNA program to manage daily operations when the Dean and Director are away. This 40% appointment supports student success across the life cycle and contributes to accreditation activities.

The role requires a graduate nursing degree with terminal qualifications; experience in CRNA education and leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical practice experience required for licensed applicants
• Faculty teaching in advanced practice programs (NP, CNS, or CRNA) must hold appropriate certification and have a minimum of one year of advanced practice RN experience in the specialty.
• 5 years’ experience practicing as a CRNA (preferred)
• 2 years’ teaching in CRNA program (preferred)
• 2 years’ experience in Faculty leadership position in CRNA program (preferred)
• A record of scholarship and extramural funding preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the CRNA program in the absence of the Assistant Dean and Program Director
• Support student success of the OUHC CON CRNA program across the student life cycle; participate in accreditation processes
• Provide leadership in development, implementation and assessment of academic programs and College and University strategic plans

Skills

CRNA practice experience

Faculty leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum development

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing and terminal degree preferred

Job description

Description

OU Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing

University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Assistant Program Director, CRNA Program

Qualifications:

12-month faculty appointment within the CON

Appointment:

40% appointment per semester

Reports to:

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs: CRNA Program

Purpose of the Role:

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CRNA program in the absence of the Assistant Dean and Program Director. The Assistant Program Director for the CRNA Program supports the student success of the OUHC CON CRNA program across the student life cycle. The assistant program director is a key member in day-to-day operations, promoting a student success model for the OU CON student experience, participating in accreditation processes, providing leadership in the development, implementation and assessment of academic programs and the College and University strategic plans.

Appointment

The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean and Program Director for the CRNA program. This position carries approximately 40% administrative release time; release time is negotiated annually with the Dean based on the demands of the role and needs of the OU CON.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure: Eligible for or hold current registered nurse license for the State of Oklahoma is preferred. Unlicensed faculty may not teach undergraduate and graduate clinical nursing courses.

Education: Graduate degree in Nursing and Terminal Degree in Nursing, Health, Science, or Social Science Related Field preferred. Faculty teaching in the PhD Program must meet the HSC Graduate College faculty appointment guidelines for Associate Member or Full Member Appointment at level 3 or 4 authority.

Minimal Experience

• 2 years of clinical practice experience for licensed applicants required
• Faculty teaching in advanced practice programs (NP, CNS, or CRNA) must hold appropriate specialty certification and have a minimum of one year of advanced practice registered nurse experience in the specialty.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years’ experience practicing as a CRNA
• 2 years’ teaching in CRNA program
• 2 years’ experience in Faculty leadership position in CRNA program
• A record of scholarship and extramural funding preferred

Job Details

Job Type: Associate or Assistant Dean/Director

Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit www.ou.edu/eoo.