Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing - DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program

Job Description
The Nurse Anesthesia (NA) faculty provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies cuttingedge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline. This is a 12month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor nontenure track position. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The academic role is within the School of Nursing in the Oxley College of Health Sciences. This individual will work closely with the Nurse Anesthesia Program Director/faculty and will report directly to the Director of the School of Nursing with indirect reporting to the Dean of the Oxley College of Health Sciences. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES : Teaches courses in accordance with college and university expectations Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery within and outside of The University of Tulsa Serves on University Oxley College of Health Sciences and departmental committees to which appointed or elected Implements the graduate nursing program course of study following institutional learning outcomes and COA accreditation standards Serves on DNP project teams and guides NA students with scholarly DNP projects Fosters an environment of inquiry and scholarship with translation of new knowledge into practice and use of evidencedbased care Participates in the annual admission process for the NA program Acts as a liaison with the clinical affiliate health system anesthesia group and members of the medical staff in matters relating to nurse anesthesia learners credentialing schedule and performance Holds conferences with nurse anesthesia learners regularly and at rotation completion to provide feedback regarding attainment of clinical objectives assess clinical case logs and determine clinical needs; guides counsels and advises students in their clinical progression Serves as a member of the DNP Council APPLICATION INFORMATION : Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit an application package that includes: 1 a letter of interest 2 a curriculum vita 3 copy of all transcripts 4 diversity statement and 5 the names and contact information for three professional references. Please include a diversity statement to describe your experiences with diversity in research teaching and/or service and how you have the potential to support the University College and School of Nursings commitment to diversity.

Physical Demands
N/A

Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; graduate of an accredited graduate program for Nurse Anesthesia; a doctoral degree in nursing nurse anesthesia or related degree from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred; at least two years experience in the clinical setting as a CRNA ; unencumbered current license to practice as a registered professional nurse and APRN CRNA in Oklahoma compliant with state law or eligible; current certification or recertification by the NBCRNA ; effective interpersonal and leadership skills; the ability to work effectively with students faculty healthcare professionals patients and other members of the healthcare team; a commitment to excellence in teaching/learning in a graduate level program consistent with the program mission vision and goals; and an enthusiasm for contributing to the university community. In addition faculty who teach clinical anesthesia content must possess current clinical content knowledge. Clinical competency is evidenced by one or more of the following: current clinical practice; research or education in a clinical area; utilization of evidencebased practice in instruction in consultation with clinical experts as appropriate; and/or participation in a continuous professional development program.

Preferred Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; graduate of an accredited graduate program for Nurse Anesthesia; a doctoral degree in nursing nurse anesthesia or related degree from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred; at least two years experience in the clinical setting as a CRNA ; unencumbered current license to practice as a registered professional nurse and APRN CRNA in Oklahoma compliant with state law or eligible; current certification or recertification by the NBCRNA ; effective interpersonal and leadership skills; the ability to work effectively with students faculty healthcare professionals patients and other members of the healthcare team; a commitment to excellence in teaching/learning in a graduate level program consistent with the program mission vision and goals; and an enthusiasm for contributing to the university community. In addition faculty who teach clinical anesthesia content must possess current clinical content knowledge. Clinical competency is evidenced by one or more of the following: current clinical practice; research or education in a clinical area; utilization of evidencebased practice in instruction in consultation with clinical experts as appropriate; and/or participation in a continuous professional development program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Current knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements for nurse anesthesia educational programs. 2 years experience in didactic teaching activities with additional clinical teaching experience; experience in higher education including accreditation program review/assessment and formal instruction in curriculum and evaluation.