South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 6,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) is searching for a qualified full-time faculty member who will enter at the rank of assistant/associate professor, commensurate with level of experience.
This full-time faculty member will also have duties directing Simulation Education, overseeing the incorporation of skills lab/simulation activities across the program curriculum.
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) 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; and provide service to the program and South College in the form of institutional work, community and professional service, advocacy and scholarship.
This position requires an on-ground appointment at South College – Knoxville Campus due to the need for an on-campus presence related to the responsibilities included in this faculty position. These include, but are not limited to: planning and organization of mandatory skills training and simulation programming, simulation equipment maintenance/testing/new staff onboarding, and staffing the scheduled on-campus intensive learning sessions for the residents.
Responsibilities
Teaching, course design/development/implementation/program assessment at the doctoral/graduate level.
Oversight of the incorporation of skills lab/simulation activities across the program curriculum.
Oversight of the supply/operational details of the skills/simulation lab at South College DNP NAP
Research/scholarship, and service as faculty mentor and advisor for doctoral students’ DNP scholarly projects.
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.
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, via provided clinical release day specified in offer letter.
Requirements
An earned DNP, DNAP, or PhD from a regionally accredited institution/program.
Three or more years of clinical experience in the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) role.
Evidence of formal instruction in curriculum development, evaluation and instruction.
Minimum of two years’ experience of teaching/education experience preferred
Experience in distance education instructional methods and simulation pedagogy is 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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