Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for the Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia. 

Currently ranked 5th by US News & World Report, the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students through course work that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice as well as in organizational and leadership skills. The rigorous curriculum features courses addressing the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, basic-to-advanced principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and the professional role.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• Leading Department of Nurse Anesthesia faculty meetings, overseeing the assignment of department courses

• Creating opportunities and providing support for Nurse Anesthesia faculty development activities

• Mentoring faculty in research and quality improvement projects

• Interviewing faculty candidates and providing input on potential contribution to the department in both research and teaching roles, and strategic planning for individual faculty development

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

• Candidate must be board certified as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and hold an unencumbered license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or hold an unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state)

• An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required.

Complete details about this and other Nurse Anesthesia faculty positions can be found at: Nurse Anesthesia Leadership Opportunities - School of Nursing | University of Pittsburgh