CRNA Simulation & Clinical Education Adjunct

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an experienced CRNA to serve as Adjunct CRNA Simulation & Clinical Education Faculty. The role involves didactic instruction, simulation-based teaching, and hands-on clinical skills training to nurse anesthesia students.

Responsibilities include classroom lectures, simulation facilitation, case discussions, and feedback to promote clinical reasoning and professional development within NKU's Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Qualifications

• Must be certified/recertified as CRNA with NBCRNA.
• Licensed RN with current APRN/CRNA privileges per state law.
• Graduate degree in nurse anesthesia; master's/doctorate preferred for faculty.
• Active clinical practice with demonstrated competency.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Strong teaching, feedback, and professional role modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration abilities.
• Promote critical thinking and clinical judgment among students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NKU faculty to provide simulation and skills labs.
• Prepare and deliver classroom lectures on anesthesia topics.
• Translate current clinical practice into didactic instruction.
• Facilitate case-based discussions and interactive learning.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulation, workshops, and skills labs.
• Teach airway management, anesthesia equipment, patient assessment, and monitoring.
• Participate in prebriefing, scenario facilitation, debriefing, and student evaluation.
• Create an educational environment that fosters active learning and critical thinking.
• Serve as a professional role model for students.
• Provide timely feedback on knowledge, reasoning, and professionalism.
• Assist with development and evaluation of lectures and instructional materials.
• Participate in student assessment and remediation as requested.
• Incorporate current evidence and standards into teaching.
• Collaborate to ensure activities meet course objectives and outcomes.
• Assist with preparation and use of simulation equipment and spaces.

Skills

CRNA instruction

Clinical teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Professional role model

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an experienced CRNA to serve as Adjunct CRNA Simulation & Clinical Education Faculty. The role involves didactic instruction, simulation-based teaching, and hands-on clinical skills training to nurse anesthesia students.

Responsibilities include classroom lectures, simulation facilitation, case discussions, and feedback to promote clinical reasoning and professional development within NKU's Nurse Anesthesia Program.