
Faculty - Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
- Englewood, CO
- $90,909-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and deliver curriculum for nurse anesthesia courses following program objectives and accreditation standards.
- Supervise and mentor nurse anesthesia students in both clinical and academic settings, ensuring high standards of care and learning.
- Engage in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research, publications, and presentations in the field of nurse anesthesia.
- Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts to meet and exceed accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and academic staff to promote an interdisciplinary approach to anesthesia education.
- Stay abreast of current trends, techniques, and advancements in nurse anesthesia practice and education.
- Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Attend DNAP Program faculty meetings, retreats, and accreditation-related events.
- Responsible for helping the students select their topic and prepare doctoral work.
- Attends a minimum of one state or national nurse anesthesia meetings yearly.
- Participate in DNAP admissions interviewing process.
- Perform other duties as assigned and supporting the mission of the program and the university.
- Maintains an active clinical practice.
- Knowledge of nurse anesthesia and anesthesiology principles, techniques, and advancements.
- An understanding of the accreditation standards and requirements for nurse anesthesia programs.
- The ability to develop, deliver, and continuously improve curriculum.
- Strive in utilizing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Experience in supervising and mentoring students in diverse clinical settings.
- Engagement in research, publications, and presentations relevant to nurse anesthesia.
- Strive in participating in program evaluation and implementing improvement strategies.
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to direct and manage components within the nurse anesthesia program.
- Outstanding communication abilities with a track record of collaborative work.
- Commitment to maintaining high professionalism and ethical behavior standards.
- Willingness to adapt to changes and commitment to continuous professional development.
- Outstanding communication abilities with a proven track record of collaborative work with colleagues, students, and healthcare professionals.
- Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia or a related field (e.g., anesthesiology) from an accredited institution, terminal degree in association with licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist
- Active certification as a nurse anesthetist through the NBCRNA or as an anesthesiologist.
- An active, unencumbered RN license in the state where the program is located or an MD license as an anesthesiologist.
- Two (2)+ years clinical experience in a variety of settings, including academic medical centers, community hospitals, and surgical centers.
- One (1)+ year(s) Proven experience teaching and supervising nurse anesthesia students in clinical and classroom environments.
- Experience in curriculum development and academic leadership within a nurse anesthesia program.
- Active involvement in professional organizations related to nurse anesthesia.
- Record of scholarly contributions to the field of nurse anesthesia or anesthesiology.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.