Clinical Instructor #C99775

Western Carolina University Inc; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University invites applications for a faculty position to deliver didactic, clinical, and simulation-based instruction to Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia students. The role includes classroom teaching, simulation facilitation, student evaluation, and participation in course coordination activities.

You will collaborate with program faculty to strengthen student learning, clinical reasoning, and safe anesthesia practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nurse anesthesia required or equivalent.
• CRNA eligibility in North Carolina required.
• Current RN/APRN licensure in NC required.
• Clinical practice experience in nurse anesthesia sufficient to teach at graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, clinical, and simulation-based instruction to nurse anesthesia students.
• Facilitate simulation experiences and oversee debriefings.
• Assess and evaluate student performance with timely feedback.
• Coordinate courses as assigned in collaboration with program faculty.

Skills

Nurse anesthesia practice

Graduate-level teaching

Simulation-based education

Student evaluation

Interprofessional collaboration

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in nurse anesthesia

CRNA eligible for practice in NC

Current RN/APRN licensure in NC

Clinical experience in nurse anesthesia

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position provides didactic, clinical, and simulation-based instruction to nurse anesthesia students within an accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program. Responsibilities include classroom teaching, facilitation of simulation experiences, student evaluation, and participation in course coordination activities as assigned. The instructor collaborates with program faculty to support student learning, clinical reasoning development, and preparation for safe anesthesia practice.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia practice across perioperative settings.
• Ability to teach anesthesia principles, pharmacology, physiology, and clinical decision-making at the graduate level.
• Skill in simulation-based education, including scenario facilitation and structured debriefing.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for mentoring, coaching, and professional socialization of nurse anesthesia students.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and high-quality clinical education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional academic and clinical environment.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA ) eligible for practice in North Carolina.
• Master’s degree in nurse anesthesia.
• Current or eligible RN and APRN licensure in North Carolina.
• Clinical experience in nurse anesthesia practice sufficient to support graduate-level instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ), PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Prior teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia or graduate nursing program.
• Experience with simulation education and competency-based evaluation.
• Demonstrated engagement in professional service, scholarship, or quality improvement initiatives.

Posting Text

Open Date

Open Date 02/19/2026

Close Date

Close Date 02/18/2027

Open Until Filled No

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of references

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
  • Yes
  • No