Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Program Director Founding

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program Director. This full-time position involves coordinating the CRNA program, leading curriculum development, and directing accreditation processes. Ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree, current CRNA certification, and academic experience. The role promises a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the university's mission in a supportive community focused on diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from an accredited institution with a current license.
• Must have national certification and active clinical practice as a CRNA.
• Must possess academic experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CRNA program and direct its development and evaluation.
• Provide leadership in the development and review of the CRNA curricula.
• Direct accreditation processes and fulfill teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities.

Skills

Doctoral prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Current license and national certification as a CRNA

Academic experience

Education

Doctoral degree from accredited institution

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is accepting applications for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program Director (Founding). This is a full‑time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) Program Director is a full‑time faculty member in the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, doctoral‑prepared, with a current license, national certification as a CRNA, and active clinical practice as a CRNA. The Program Director will serve as the founding director. The successful applicant will contribute to the University's and the School of Nursing's Mission and Vision.

This position is a 12‑month appointment. Responsibilities include coordinating the CRNA program, directing its development and evaluation, providing leadership in the development and review of the CRNA curricula in accordance with professional standards and curricular processes, and directing accreditation processes. The CRNA Program Director will fulfill teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities in the School of Nursing.

Information about the School:

The Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing aims to empower lifelong learners who provide evidence‑based compassionate care to promote wellness for all. The Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse‑Midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate (4‑year traditional, transfer, and accelerated second degree options), Masters (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Midwifery (NM), Post Graduate Certificates (FNP, PMHNP, NM), and Doctorate of Nurse Practice (DNP) programs. The School of Nursing has two physical locations: Winchester Main Campus and Loudoun, and Graduate programs are offered online with onsite campus immersions.

Required Skills

• Education: Doctoral prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from an accredited institution with a current license and national certification

Required Experience

• Experience: Academic experience

How to Apply

The Complete application submissions will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Note: A pre‑employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Authorized to work in the United States is a pre‑condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.