DNP - Nurse Anesthesia Program - Full Time Faculty

Job Type Full-time Description

Faculty

Salary Range 

Competitive 

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

Faculty Description

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) is searching for an enthusiastic and flexible team member who will enter at the rank of assistant/associate professor/professor, commensurate with level of experience. The full-time faculty member will collaborate with the DNP NAP team to teach didactic courses delivered in a hybrid manner (a mix of intensive on-campus sessions and synchronous/asynchronous distance education, as appropriate to the course assignment) at the graduate/doctoral level; engage in scholarship and mentorship/advisement to students, both as regular faculty mentors, and as DNP scholarly project committee memberships/chair, as needed; and provide service to the program and South College in the form institutional work, community and professional service, advocacy and scholarship. It is acceptable for this position to be filled with an on-ground appointment at South College – Knoxville Campus or as a distance faculty member. If candidate is seeking a distance faculty appointment, he/she must be willing to negotiate a minimum presence at South College – Knoxville Campus for scheduled quarterly on-campus intensive learning sessions for the students, as appropriate to their teaching load. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• An earned DNP, DNAP, or PhD from a regionally accredited institution/program.
• Two or more years of clinical experience in the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) role.
• Evidence of formal instruction in curriculum development, evaluation and instruction, to meet specialty accreditation standards (may be completed upon hire).
• Minimum of two years’ experience of teaching/education experience preferred. 
• Experience in distance education instructional methods preferred. 
• Current unrestricted license to practice as RN/advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in his/her state of residence, as necessary to function clinically as a CRNA in compliance with relevant state law… or eligibility for such licensure.
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALs certifications.
• Effective communication skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching, course design/development/implementation/course & program assessment at the doctoral/graduate level.
• Research/scholarship, and service as mentor and advisor for doctoral students’ DNP scholarly projects, as applicable.
• Assisting with curriculum development and clinical oversight of students as needed.
• Participating in simulation lab training and opportunities as needed.
• Participating in annual admissions applications evaluations and candidate interviews as needed.
• Representing the program at local, state, and national meetings.
• Assisting in the advancement of the nurse anesthesia program’s and South College’s mission and vision.
• Maintenance of clinical practice as a CRNA, which does not interfere with the agreed upon teaching schedule and faculty responsibilities.