Assistant/Associate/Professor/Clinical and Program Director DNP-Nurse Anesthesia (NA) Program
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Assistant/Associate/Professor/Clinical and Program Director
DNP-Nurse Anesthesia (NA) Program
The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites doctoral prepared nurses to apply for a faculty position to lead and provide teaching in the BSN to DNP-NA program (CRNA). Qualified applicants with clinical experience as a CRNA may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimal Requirements
Education
· A PhD, DNAP, or DNP degree.
· Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Certification/Licensure
· Current Texas RN license.
· Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)
· A Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is required.
· Active membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Experience
· CRNA in a clinical role for a minimum of 5 years
· Administrative and/or leadership experience for a minimum of 3 years
· Minimum of 3 years of academic experience (didactic and clinical)
Essential Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies the Program Director:
· Curriculum development and oversight
- Design, implement and revise the curriculum to ensure it meets accreditation standards and prepares students for CRNA certification.
- Coordinate with faculty to develop and deliver content and design evaluation methods.
- Stay current with trends in anesthesia practice to inform the curriculum.
- Faculty Recruitment and Development
- Recruit, hire and mentor DNP-NA faculty.
- Provide professional development opportunities for DNP-NA faculty
· Student Recruitment, Admissions and Advising
- Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to recruit a competitive student applicant pool.
- Advise prospective and current students regarding academic and professional matters.
- Represent the program at recruitment events, conferences and professional meetings.
· Program Assessment and Evaluation
- Monitor student learning outcomes and program effectiveness
- Implement improvements based on assessment data.
- Accreditation
- Ensure the DNP-NA program meets accreditation standards set by relevant accrediting bodies.
- Prepare accreditation reports and documentation as required.
- Clinical Site Coordination
- Establish and maintain relationships with clinical sites for student rotations.
- Ensure clinical placements provide adequate learning opportunities to meet educational objectives.
- Budget Management
- Provide input to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, allocating resources to support educational activities.
- Community Engagement
- Represent the DNP-NA program within the institution and professional organizations.
- Foster relationships with healthcare organizations to enhance clinical opportunities and student placements.
- Leadership
- Participate in initiatives to advance nurse anesthesia education and practice.
- Provide leadership to guide the program in achieving its goals.
· Other duties as assigned.
Interested individuals should apply online at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-nursing-opportunities-5
Please include the following required items in your application submission:
1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience
2. Current curriculum vitae
For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at son-ofe@uthscsa.edu.
The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates across five academic programs. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.
Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.
Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. With a total of $13.9 million in philanthropic care provided to the community from 2019 to 2020—we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
