Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor and Assistant Program Director (CRNA)

Assistant/Associate/Professor/Clinical and Assistant Program Director

DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program

The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites doctoral prepared nurses to apply for faculty positions to provide teaching in the BSN to DNP- Nurse Anesthesia program. Qualified applicants with clinical experiences as a CRNA, and academic teaching experience, may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Minimal Requirements

Education

·     A PhD, DNAP, DNP or appropriate doctoral degree.

·     A master’s degree in nursing anesthesia (CRNA) is required.

Certification/Licensure

·     A Texas RN license is required.

·     Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)

·     A Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license is required.

·     Active membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Experience

·     CRNA in a clinical role for a minimum of 5 years

·     Administrative and/or leadership experience for a minimum of 3 years

·     Academic experience, to include didactic and clinical teaching experience.

Essential Responsibilities

 

Under the guidance of the DNP-NA Program Director and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies the Assistant Director will be responsible for:

·         Assist in designing, implementing, and revising the curriculum for the DNP-NA program, ensuring it meets accreditation standards and reflects current best practices.

·         Provide classroom and clinical instruction.

·         Provide academic and professional guidance to students. Offer support and resources to help students succeed in the program.

·         Participate in ongoing evaluation and assessment of the DNP-NA program, including student learning outcomes, program effectiveness and compliance with accreditation standards. Implement improvements based on assessment data.

·         Collaborate with the admissions team to recruit qualified candidates for the program. Represent the program at recruitment events, conferences, and professional meetings.

·         Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations for collaboration, clinical practice, and quality improvement projects.

·         Support DNP-NA faculty in their teaching roles by providing resources, training, and mentorship. Assist in faculty recruitment.

·         Stay abreast of developments in nurse anesthesia education and accreditation standards.

·         Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards, regulations, and institutional policies.

·          Assist the Program Director in administrative tasks such as resource management, scheduling, and program marketing.

·         If required, assume the responsibilities of the Program Director

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

Interested individuals should apply online at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-nursing-opportunities-5

 

Please include the following required items in your application submission:

1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience

2. Current curriculum vitae

 

For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at [email protected] .

 

The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates across five academic programs. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.

 

Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.

 

Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. With a total of $13.9 million in philanthropic care provided to the community from 2019 to 2020—we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff.

 

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.  All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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