Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist, Austin Campus

Job Description

TITLE: Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist, Austin Campus

DIVISION: Academic

DEPARTMENT: Egan School

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Austin, TX campus, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies

BASIC FUNCTION: Serves as a Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist for the Austin campus, supporting the program through contributions to course instruction, student simulation and assessment activities, curriculum development, program operations, and accreditation compliance.

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in nursing or related field required; doctoral degree preferred. Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the NBCRNA. Current, unencumbered RN and APRN Licenses in Connecticut and Texas (or eligibility for licensure). Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

EXPERIENCE: Prior teaching, course coordination, or academic experience preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a CRNA required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Nurse Anesthesia Program leadership to ensure compliance with COA and CCNE accreditation standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Nurse Anesthesia curriculum in accordance with regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver instructional content for nurse anesthesia residents during didactic, simulation, and clinical portions of the program.
• Serve as a course instructor or course coordinator for assigned courses, including course planning, delivery of lectures, management of course materials, and student assessment.
• Utilize evaluation tools and grading methodologies for didactic coursework and program assessment.
• Evaluate and assess current educational needs of the nurse anesthesia residents and participate in the revision of curriculum as needed in conjunction with Program Administration and faculty.
• Teach graduate-level courses within the Nurse Anesthesia Program using evidence-based teaching strategies, innovative instructional methods, and distance accessible courses as required.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and enrollment of nurse anesthesia residents during the admission process.
• Promote and implement innovative curricular design and education strategies to support nurse anesthesia resident learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Program Administration to monitor trends in nurse anesthesia practice and education.
• Maintain open communication with nurse anesthesia residents in the program by answering e-mails from students within 24-48 business hours.
• Competently use technology in teaching and distance learning.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor for nurse anesthesia residents.
• Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform additional academic or administrative duties as assigned by program leadership.