Assistant/Associate Professor

Overview Barry University's Anesthesiology Program has been a highly competitive and well‑established program in Florida since its inception in 1993. Each year, it admits 90 students per cohort. One of the key attractions of this program is its technological advancements, which enable teaching across five geographic locations: South Florida, Palm Beach, Orlando, Ocala, and Gainesville. The program offers a comprehensive and rigorous education in nurse anesthesia, making it one of the top Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) programs in the nation. The successful candidate will teach students in the Nurse Anesthesiology Program, teach anesthesia principles and basic sciences in didactic, simulation, and clinical settings, advise students in the doctoral nurse anesthesia program, pursue collaboration in scholarly research activities and publish articles in peer‑reviewed journals, contribute to the guidance of students’ scholarly projects, participate in the growth and development of the program, conduct scholarship and research activities at local, state, national, and international levels, plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to promote and direct student success, respond to students promptly, communicate with students and faculty via university‑provided tools, and contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through hybrid teaching. Responsibilities Utilize face‑to‑face, online, and blended teaching modalities to facilitate student learning in graduate coursework as assigned by the department chair. Create educationally appropriate assessment questions for anesthesiology topics. Serve in leadership and membership capacities on college and campus committees. Evaluate student progress in learning appropriate medical and scientific knowledge and communicate these evaluations to the student and administrative/faculty members as appropriate. Other duties as assigned by the program administrator. Basic knowledge of technology‑mediated platforms for blended learning and computer software. Engage in university and community service and collaborate with other university departments to recruit students in the College of Health Promotions and Medical Sciences. Program Director and Administrative Responsibilities (When Assigned) Support day‑to‑day administrative operations of the School, including scheduling coordination, staffing logistics, and resource support. Coordinate academic calendars, program timelines, and program‑related events. Serve as a primary administrative liaison for Dean, Associate Dean, Program Directors, faculty, staff, and students on operational matters. Support budget planning, monitoring, and reconciliation activities in collaboration with School leadership. Assist with procurement processes, reimbursements, and financial reporting. Provide oversight and coordination support for administrative staff, student workers, and temporary personnel. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in partnership with Human Resources. Coordinate program facilities, classrooms, office spaces, and equipment, and liaise with IT and Facilities to address technology needs and maintenance requests. Maintain program records and ensure compliance with University, state, and federal requirements. Support preparation of accreditation materials and institutional reporting. Facilitate program communications, meetings, workshops, and special events. Provide site management, maintain program integrity, and comply with accreditation requirements during classroom and clinical partner visits. Oversee administrative aspects of student services related to the program, including registration, orientation, and advising logistics. Respond to student inquiries and elevate issues as appropriate. Support continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of best practices in academic program administration. Qualifications PhD, MD, or other Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field, certification to practice as a CRNA or physician, and current APRN/RN or MD license. Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience. Proven experience in teaching clinical practice and a teaching portfolio in graduate nursing anesthesia education. Experience in active learning is preferred. Experience in a collaborative approach to education is preferred. Open to non‑traditional research. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and work/life balance initiatives. Wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development opportunities. EEO Statement Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status, or veteran status. 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