(Open Rank) Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, Assistant Program Director

The University of Mobile is seeking a dynamic individual for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track or non-tenure-track position to teach courses in Nurse Anesthesia.  The candidate should have an earned doctoral degree, PhD, DNAP, or DNP (ABDs considered) and a desire for service research.  Responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring students, and participating in service to the University.

The School of Nurse Anesthesia seeks to prepare full scope of practice, autonomous CRNA leaders through the delivery of a rigorous, front-loaded didactic curriculum with exemplary clinical experiences and appropriate and immersive simulation opportunities.

The School of Nurse Anesthesia is within the College of Health Professions and offers one degree, the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). The DNAP is a 36-month curriculum, culminating the in preparation and board eligibility of nurse anesthetists/nurse anesthesiologists. A component of the curriculum is the completion of a DNAP project that functions to teach the evidence-based practice model as well as produce dynamic change for healthcare. DNAP students complete in excess of 2000 hours of direct anesthesia delivery, 500 hours of contact hours invested in the DNAP project, and more than 30 simulation experiences.

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Earned doctoral degree: PhD, DNAP, or DNP (ABDs considered), with experience and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Christian who is an active member in church
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
• Candidates with prior teaching or professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses pertaining to nurse anesthesia
• Mentor graduate nurse anesthesia students and DNAP projects
• Participate in administrative committee within the School of Nurse Anesthesia
• Maintain a part-time faculty clinical practice
• Contribute to the school and healthcare through scholarly inquiry resulting in publications and service
• Participation in events of the university, including but not limited to, graduation, preview day, ceremonies, etc.

The University of Mobile is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501).

The University of Mobile does not unlawfully discriminate  on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age in the administration  or application  of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies, employment  policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and University-administered programs.

Interested candidates should submit a completed University of Mobile application (available on the UM website (https://umobile.edu/employment), a letter of interest, current vita, and college transcripts to:

Lonnie A. Burnett, Ph.D.

President

University of Mobile

lburnett@umobile.edu