Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology; Clinician Educator

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world‑class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

CRNA Clinician Educator

Job Title: Assistant Professor (PhD, DNP, DNAP, EdD, CRNA)

Program: USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty

The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia invites applications for a full-time faculty position for a doctoral-prepared CRNA within 1-5 years of doctoral completion. This role is ideal for an early-career academic clinician‑educator committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. The successful candidate will contribute to a highly regarded nurse anesthesia program through didactic instruction, student mentorship, and active engagement in research and professional service.

• Teach across the nurse anesthesia curriculum, including:
  • Research coursework
  • Pharmacology I & II
  • Perioperative Evaluation and Management I & II
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Capstone/project courses
• Mentor students in academic progression, scholarly projects, and professional development
• Participate in course quality review, assessment, and ongoing curriculum revision
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and academic dissemination
• Contribute to program and school committees, including admissions and governance
• Collaborate with faculty on program development and accreditation‑related initiatives
• Support student success through advising and individualized mentorship

• Maintain active clinical practice one day per week at Keck Hospital of USC to support clinical currency and integration of practice with teaching

• PhD, DNAP, DNP, or EdD required
• 1-5 years from completion of doctoral degree preferred
• Five years post‑training of active clinical practice in nurse anesthesiology
• Active, unrestricted board certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the NBCRNA
• Professional California license as a CRNA or eligibility (must be active before hiring)
• Professional California license as a Professional Registered Nurse or eligibility (must be active before hiring)
• Strong interest in teaching, scholarship, and academic career development
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• History of conducting research and managing scholarship projects.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice

• Prior teaching experience (not required)
• Demonstrated or emerging record of scholarship, research, or publication
• Interest in curriculum design and innovation
• Engagement or interest in professional leadership at the state or national level

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic portfolio
• Comprehensive benefits package through USC
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership advancement, and academic promotion

• This position reports to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and collaborates with other faculty, staff, and university stakeholders

Scheduled

Hours:

40 hours

Salary range: $230,000 - $250,000