Assistant Professor- IL- Nurse Anesthesia Program

Assistant Professor- IL
- Nurse Anesthesia Program

Job Category
:
Faculty

Requisition Number
: ASSIS
004530

• Posted :
  September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

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• Pay or shift range: $175,000 USD to $190,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Join the dynamic and growing Nurse Anesthesia Program at Midwestern University as it expands to our Downers Grove, Illinois campus. Our program provides students with a solid foundation in the basic sciences, doctoral-level leadership and professional training, and comprehensive instruction in all aspects of anesthesia management, supported by an advanced, state-of-the‑art simulation learning center.

Our mission is to educate nurses through rigorous academic and clinical experiences, producing safe, professional, and competent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs) / nurse anesthetists who meet the anesthesia healthcare needs of society.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach within the entry-into-practice DNAP program. Examples of courses include Principles and Pathophysiology, Pharmacology for Anesthesia, and Scholarly Projects.

Weekly on‑campus work is required and depends on teaching assignments, simulation activities, student needs, meetings, and program responsibilities. Full‑time faculty may work remotely up to 2 days per week based on academic activities. However, their primary role is to provide in‑person lectures, simulation lab training, and participation in faculty meetings, student advising, and other program activities that require an in‑person presence.

The nurse anesthesia program maintains flexibility in the work schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and students.

To align with standard accreditation guidelines for didactic and clinical faculty, candidates must possess:

• Active certification or recertification as a CRNA by the NBCRNA.
• An unencumbered RN and/or APRN license (eligible for licensure in Illinois).
• A doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent).
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a CRNA.

• Previous didactic teaching or clinical precepting experience.
• POCUS and regional ultrasound experience
• AANA Didactic Educator Micro‑credential (or equivalent training in Didactic Instruction, Curriculum Writing, and Evaluation).

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. This is full‑time position (1.0 FTE) and is eligible for tenure track. We may also consider a part‑time position (0.5 to 0.7 FTE).

Your online application must include the following attachments:

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Tom Watson, DNAP, CRNA

Assistant Program Administrator, Nurse Anesthesiology Program

Midwestern University

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630‑317‑8201

Midwestern University is a private, not‑for‑profit organization that provides graduate and post‑graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full‑time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine.

Over 500 full‑time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all…