Assistant Professor - Nurse Anesthesia

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Nurse Anesthesia at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

• Coordinate assigned courses in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, in accordance with the teaching workload policies of the program and College of Health Care Sciences.
• Teach assigned areas of content in courses including simulation throughout the curriculum of the DNAP program, consistent with areas of knowledge, skill, and department needs.
• Serve as an academic advisor for graduate students enrolled in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.
• Serve as doctoral project committee chair and member, over the duration of their program enrollment.
• Deliver course content and provide timely evaluation of graduate students, according to university policies and department guidelines.
• Engage in activities, such as customized continuing education events and visits to sites, to support partnerships with affiliate clinical sites.
• Actively participate in department quality improvement activities related to course design, development and evaluation.
• Serve on department, program, university and professional committees and engage in other forms of professional service.
• Participates in Program generated community service projects as assigned.
• Attends and participates in Program, Department and College meetings on a regular basis.

• Must possess a current unrestricted RN & APRN CRNA license in the State of Michigan.
• Currently is certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• Higher education experience, teaching, coordinating coursework and/or precepting NA students.
• Must possess a Doctorate degree (DNP, DNAP) or Research Doctorate from a nationally accredited institution or currently be enrolled in a doctorate program.
• Current ACLS, and BLS certification.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community.

-Familiarity of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program’s policies and procedures. -Skill in goal setting and team building. Analytical and organizational skills to plan, implement and evaluate program activities.

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

H1914 - Nurse Anesthetist Program

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.