Associate Program Director- IL- Nurse Anesthesia Program

Midwestern University US; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences is seeking an Associate Program Director for their new Nurse Anesthesia program at the Downers Grove campus. The successful candidate will provide leadership, manage faculty, and engage in the recruitment of students and clinical sites. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Competitive time off package

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidy reimbursement

Wellness facility on-site with fitness equipment

Qualifications

• Doctorally prepared CRNAs from an accredited agency.
• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Illinois.
• Current certification by the NBCRNA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Nurse Anesthesia program and assist the Program Director.
• Engage in leadership responsibilities and faculty development.
• Manage human and fiscal resources.

Skills

Leadership

Vision

Creativity

Clinical Practice

Curricular Design

Strategic Planning

Human Resource Management

Education

Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: ASSOC004082

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• Posted : May 28, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $160,000 USD to $182,000 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences invites applications for the administrative position of Associate Program Director to oversee the new Nurse Anesthesia program at Midwestern University, Downers Grove campus. Qualified candidates for the Associate Program Director will be doctorally prepared CRNAs (from an accredited agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education at the time the degree was conferred) who are experientially qualified to assist the CRNA Program Director and assume leadership responsibilities for the program. The Associate Director must have a current license or privilege to practice as a registered professional nurse and/or APRN in the state or territory of jurisdiction of the program and must have a current certification or current recertification by the NBCRNA. The Associate Director must also demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues that may influence the program and nurse anesthesia practice by engaging in professional development.

The University seeks an individual with leadership, vision, and creativity that demonstrates:

• Understanding of higher education, with a focus on recruitment of students
• Experience in clinical practice and experience with the recruitment of rotation sites and clinical preceptors/supervisors
• Understanding of curricular design, implementation, and evaluation
• Ability to manage faculty and support faculty development and scholarship
• A vision of the current and projected state of practice in Nurse Anesthesiology
• Knowledge of and experience with strategic planning
• An ability to manage human and fiscal resources
• A commitment to lifelong learning

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, along with a record of teaching, research, and service. The salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of this key position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals with campuses in Glendale Arizona and Downers Grove Illinois.

• Application (you will be prompted to complete theonline application)

Interested applicants are also encouraged to contact Joeseph Bailon, DNP, CRNA, Program Director, Nurse Anesthesiology program, at [e-mail] and/or 623-572-3766.

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 regulation. 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.

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