Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the post-BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, ensuring compliance with COA and CCNE accreditation standards.
• Serve as Assistant Director, supporting the Program Director in governance, curriculum development, recruitment, and evaluation.
• Teach graduate-level courses within the Nurse Anesthesia Program and other assigned nursing courses.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports, accreditation documents, and the Program Annual Report.
• Oversee student progression, including formative and summative evaluations and DNP project mentorship.
• Manage clinical affiliation agreements and coordinate with off-campus clinical sites and preceptors.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and enrollment efforts for the program.

Requirements

• 5+ years of clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia from a nationally accredited program.
• Current unencumbered RN/APRN license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current NBCRNA certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum development, and clinical evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a faculty member in a nursing education program.
• Experience with virtual or distance teaching modalities.
• Experience utilizing simulation in nursing or nurse anesthesia education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition benefits, including no-cost undergraduate and graduate programs for employees and no-cost undergraduate programs for eligible dependents.

About the Company

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community and are committed to working collaboratively with students to help them realize their full potential.