Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist, Austin Campus

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JR0003120
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* Job Description:

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* 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-hour meetings and events, travel to local health system and community partner 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 through contributions to course instruction, student simulation and assessment activities, curriculum development, program operations, and accreditation compliance.
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* 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.
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* EXPERIENCE:

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

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
** Disclaimer
* * The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
** Category:
** Academic - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
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