Assistant Program Director, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)

Description

Cedar Crest College is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Program Director (APD) in our School of Nursing to assist with the daily operations of our Doctorate of Nursing in Anesthesia program and assure compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia educational programs and guidelines.  Responsibilities will include teaching in the nurse anesthesia program, assisting with program and curriculum development, and student advising. The position also involves related duties such as college committee work, School of Nursing and departmental duties, and continuing professional development.

The Assistant Program Director supports the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program to assure the quality and manage the program's operations. The program operation includes leading curriculum review and revision, overseeing student recruitment, enrollment, matriculation, graduation, advising, and program evaluation. The successful applicant will also manage the recruitment and registration process in coordination with the program director, the Associate Director of Enrollment and the School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE) office.

The APD also supports the Program Director in overseeing and coordinating accreditation activities by coordinating an ongoing review process to assess program outcomes and activities. The APD assists in developing, supervising, and coordinating course curriculum and other NAP faculty workload as well as managing student performance and retention processes, developing and implementing a tactical plan in coordination with other college personnel, and assuming teaching load, along with participating in program development and other College services. 

Our three-year program includes cohorts of 25 students and boasts excellent clinical sites at the region’s premier healthcare systems. A multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center provides realistic practice settings such as critical-care patient rooms, a preoperative assessment room, and a functional operating room for student learning.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate degree and possess active certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with demonstrated skills in nurse anesthesia education and clinical practice. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience; graduate preparation in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice; and prior classroom teaching experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as a member of the School of Nursing are essential. Candidates with expertise in simulation and prior experience with program and curriculum development are strongly preferred.  Applicants must also have knowledge of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) practice and professional issues.

Application Instructions

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants for faculty positions should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and a diversity statement that describes planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students – nearly ninety percent – are women. More than one-third are students of color and nearly forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S. We seek to recruit faculty who are prepared to teach our students, to engage their curiosity, and to inspire their persistence. 

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent liberal-arts college that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1400 students through our co-educational School for Adult and Graduate Education and our traditional programs for women. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third-largest city. Allentown is nestled in the lovely Lehigh Valley, which boasts the best of both worlds: vibrant and diverse urban communities, as well as rolling hills and scenic countrysides. The Lehigh Valley includes access to parks, trails, and other outdoor recreation, top-rated public schools, and a wide range of cultural and sporting venues that enhance the value of our location. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities. The College is conveniently located one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City. 

Cedar Crest College is an equal opportunity employer fundamentally committed to di