Assistant or Associate Professor Nurse Anesthesia

Job Description Position Classification FT Faculty UDMPU (12 month) Position Summary This is a fulltime faculty position as an assistant/associate professor in the nurse anesthesia program at University of Detroit Mercy. The candidate will also assume the associate director responsibilities and the oversight of the Grand Rapids site. As a site director the candidate will lead academic and operational aspects of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program at the Grand Rapids site. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate will provide strategic leadership for site development, clinical growth, faculty coordination, and student support while fulfilling all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member. The Site Director plays a central role in expanding the program’s regional presence, strengthening clinical partnerships, mentoring students, and advancing scholarship and service aligned with the University mission. Faculty are encouraged to maintain clinical practice to ensure ongoing expertise and professional engagement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Site Leadership & Development (Grand Rapids) Serve as the lead faculty member and administrative representative for the Grand Rapids site. Oversee daily operations and management of the Grand Rapids facility. Build and develop a cohesive Grand Rapids faculty and preceptor team. Recruit, develop, and strengthen clinical partnerships in the region. Expand clinical sites with emphasis on high-quality placements and underserved areas (HPSA, MUA, rural). Ensure clinical site quality meets or exceeds program standards. Collaborate with program leadership to align site operations with accreditation and institutional requirements. 2. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities Teach didactic, clinical, and/or simulation courses within the DNP Nurse Anesthesia curriculum. Attend scheduled classes, meetings, and faculty obligations. Maintain availability for student advising and mentorship. Prepare course materials consistent with program standards. Provide written course objectives, content outlines, and grading criteria at course outset. Perform grading in a fair and timely manner. Communicate with students who earn failing grades prior to submission to the Registrar. Base academic evaluation on good‑faith professional judgment. Select qualified applicants through participation in admissions review and interviews. Check references and evaluate admissions materials in an unbiased manner. 3. Clinical Program Growth & Oversight Manage and grow clinical sites in the Grand Rapids region. Monitor clinical site quality through annual evaluations. Ensure clinical placements align with COA standards and program requirements. Seek contractual partnerships in underserved areas. Collaborate with Director of Clinical Education and program leadership on clinical strategy. Engage in scholarly activity consistent with faculty rank and appointment. Participate in professional service at the university, state, and national levels. Support accreditation, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to grant‑related or project‑related outcome monitoring where applicable. 5. Student Mentorship & Project‑Specific Duties Mentor students, with focused attention to minority and disadvantaged students. Perform outreach and counseling activities to attract, retain, and graduate minority students. Monitor and report key outcomes including first employment settings of graduates (especially in HPSA, MUA, and rural areas). Board certification scores and program satisfaction (annually). Clinical site quality ratings (annually). Requirements Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree (DNP, DNAP, PhD, or equivalent). Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in good standing with NBCRNA. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical anesthesia experience. Eligible for licensure in Michigan. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong interest in graduate‑level education. Preferred Qualifications Current employment or active clinical relationship at one of the program’s established clinical sites. Prior experience in academic leadership or clinical coordination. Experience with accreditation standards (COA) and clinical site development. Record of scholarship or scholarly productivity. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strategic thinking and program‑building mindset. Strong interpersonal and team development skills. Commitment to diversity and underserved populations. Operational and accreditation awareness. Professional maturity and ethical integrity. Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Licenses/Certifications Classroom faculty must be certified or recertified as a CRNA by NBCRNA and hold at minimum a master’s degree (terminal degree required for this position). Anticipated Schedule TBD Benefits Summary At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high‑quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee’s spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee’s spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $70 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses *Cannot be combined with insurance* Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Life and AD&D One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Pay Range Commensurate with experience University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr