Instructor, Nurse Anesthesia

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part‑time instructor for its Nurse Anesthesia program within the School of Nursing and Health Professions. The instructor will be responsible for developing and delivering didactic and clinical instruction, while fostering student success and maintaining high teaching standards.

Applicants must hold a Master's of Nursing, possess current RN and APRN CRNA licensure eligible in Kentucky, and have certifications as BLS, PALS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Current RN and APRN CRNA license, eligible for licensure in Kentucky.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications required.
• Commitment to scholarship, service, and excellence as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, deliver, and assess instruction in nursing courses.
• Advise students on academic progression and clinical performance.
• Participate in curriculum coordination and program evaluations.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Current RN and APRN CRNA license

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Education

Master's of Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The School of Nursing and Health Professions invites applications for a part‑time, 12‑month instructor in the Nurse Anesthesia program. The successful candidate will be responsible for didactic and clinical instruction in the nurse anesthesia specialty within the DNP Program in the School of Nursing and Health Professions. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and service as well as excellence in teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, deliver, and assess didactic and clinical instruction as assigned in graduate and undergraduate courses
• Maintain current expert knowledge in subject matter and student/course assessment
• Coordinate course materials to ensure that programmatic outcomes are met
• Participate in teaching excellence, service, and scholarship activities
• Maintain student records for assessment and submit all records/grades according to University deadlines
• Advise students on academic progression, student clinical performance, clinical case logs, and NCE/SEE preparation
• Serve as DNP project advisor
• Assist with the coordination of the program's curriculum, including simulation and skills. Attend regular program meetings with the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator and DNP Program Director, others as needed
• Complete service requirements such as serving on nursing committees, SONHP Committees and University Committees
• Assist with the completion of university, state regulatory and/or accrediting agency reports
• Assist program efforts to maintain accreditation
• Complete annual faculty self‑evaluation/reflection addressing teaching excellence, scholarship/research, practice, and service
• Maintain teaching evaluations (IAS reporting scores) 3.0 or above according to the SONHP faculty handbook
• Actively participate in recruitment activities
• Assist with program evaluation
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

Master's of Nursing required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Current RN and APRN CRNA license. Must have attained or be eligible for licensure in Kentucky. BLS, PALS and ACLS required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Doctorate in Nursing preferred. Previous experience or formal training in curriculum, instruction and evaluation preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.