Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist, Austin Campus

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles

F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As anexpression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfieldembraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouragingcritical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fosteringethical and religious values.

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

UNUSUAL WORK

CONDITIONS:

May be required to attend off-hourmeetings and events, travel to local health system and communitypartner organizations, in addition to the Fairfield, CT campus, as necessary.

EMPLOYEE TYPE
:
Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION: Serves as a Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist for the Austin campus, supporting the program throughcontributions 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 aCertified 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 PALScertifications.

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 fornurse anesthesia residents during didactic, simulation, and clinical portions of the program.
• Serve as a course instructor or course coordinator for assignedcourses, including course planning, delivery of lectures,management of course materials, and student assessment.
• Utilize evaluation tools and grading methodologies for didacticcoursework and program assessment.
• Evaluate and assess current educational needs of the nurseanesthesia residents and participate in the revision of curriculumas needed in conjunction with Program Administration and faculty
• Teach graduate-level courses within the Nurse Anesthesia Program using evidence-based teaching strategies, innovativeinstructional methods, and distance accessible courses as required.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and enrollment of nurseanesthesia 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 trendsin nurse anesthesia practice and education.
• Maintain open communication with nurse anesthesia residents inthe program by answering e-mails from students within 24-48business hours.
• Competently use technology in teaching and distance learning.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor for nurseanesthesia residents.
• Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform additional academic or administrative duties as assigned by program leadership.