Adjunct Faculty - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program

CRNA Adjunct Faculty

The CRNA Adjunct Faculty will teach at the graduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; and be an active program member through meeting participation, the admissions process, orientation, and other program-related events/committees.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teaches at the graduate level in ADNP courses.

• Responsible for the conduct of assigned didactic courses.
• Responsible for planning courses, sequencing, and scheduling; lecture and coordination of guest faculty; composing and administering examinations; grading and conducting competency evaluations.

Mentors students completing the DNP Project

• Responsible for chairing 1 to 3 DNP projects.

Conducts clinical teaching and simulation labs.

• Assist in the administration of comprehensive (oral and written) exams.
• Assists simulation activities (planning and implementation) that are in the curriculum.

Service to Program, College, and professional community.

• Participation in program, college, and (on occasion) university events.
• Participation in new student orientation activities, program open houses, admissions, accreditation activities, and special events.
• Represents the program at the local, state, and national meeting levels.
• Maintains effective professional relationships within the program, the CRNA profession, in the clinical environment, and the community.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution/program.
• Prelicensure master's or doctoral degree with a Nurse Anesthesia major from a regionally accredited institution and nationally accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Three or more years of clinical experience in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role.
• Current unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Current CRNA certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current BLS, ACLs, and PALs certifications
• Experience as a faculty member in a nursing education program at the College/University level.
• Experience with virtual/distance teaching platform experience.
• Experience with simulation in education.
• Evidence of scholarship leading to professional presentations, research, and/or publications.
• Service in professional organizations (e.g. membership and/or committee involvement).

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia knowledge and clinical practice.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competence in the use of technology in teaching and distance learning.
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
• Must value continued scholarship and service to the school, university, and community.

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Samuel Merritt University