Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Pr[...]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off, sick leave, and public/

Excellent health insurance including a

Retirement plans and voluntary benef

Tuition discounts at Nevada higher ed

Wellness programming for faculty and

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

UNLV's School of Nursing invites applications for a 12-month, 0.8 FTE position as CRNA Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor‑in‑Residence. The role combines academic leadership with clinical practice and involves teaching in the DNP-CRNA program and contributing to accreditation activities.

The successful candidate will oversee education, coordinate clinical placements, mentor students, maintain records, and collaborate with accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.
• Hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
• CRNA and required to obtain a Nevada CRNA license upon acceptance.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to start of employment.
• Two years of academic and clinical teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach anesthesia program courses to students in the DNP‑CRNA Program.
• Coordinate clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluations.
• Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences.
• Serve as liaison between UNLV, accrediting bodies, and clinical sites.
• Conduct on‑site visits with students, clinical coordinators, anesthesia department members, and hospital staff.
• Assist the CRNA Program Director with administration and program functions in the director’s absence.
• Assist in writing accreditation documents (self‑study) as applicable.
• Advise DNP‑CRNA students.
• Coordinate with the Director of Clinical Placements to ensure clinical placement.
• Maintain specialty certification credentials.
• Maintain active practice as a CRNA.

Education

Doctorate degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution

Two years of academic and clinical teaching experience (preferred)

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a 12‑month, 0.8FTE position as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor‑in‑Residence in the School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teach anesthesia program courses to students in the DNP‑CRNA Program.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of students for admission.
• Orient students to the clinical anesthesia area.
• Coordinate clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluations.
• Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences.
• Serve as liaison/contact person between UNLV, accrediting bodies, and clinical sites.
• Conduct on‑site visits with students, clinical coordinators, anesthesia department members, and hospital staff.
• Assist the CRNA Program Director with administration and program functions in the director’s absence.
• Assist in writing accreditation documents (self‑study) as applicable.
• Advise DNP‑CRNA students.
• Coordinate with the Director of Clinical Placements to ensure clinical placement.
• Maintain specialty certification credentials.
• Maintain active practice as a CRNA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.
• Hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
• CRNA and required to obtain a Nevada CRNA license upon acceptance.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of academic and clinical teaching experience.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment, guided by UNLV’s Campus Values.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program.
• Veterans program support.

Salary

Salary competitive with similarly situated institutions.

Application Instructions

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. The search chair will contact references after preliminary review. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy‑related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to Ms. Michelle Sposito or the Office of Equal Employment and TitleIX at UNLV.