Vice Chair Administration, Department of Nurse Anesthesia Stream

Position: Vice Chair for Administration, Department of Nurse Anesthesia - Full-Time - Open Stream
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for the Vice Chair for Administration in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.

The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students through course work that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice as well as in organizational and leadership skills. The rigorous curriculum features courses addressing the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, basic-to-advanced principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and the professional role.

This full-time, tenure- or appointment-stream faculty position can be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. The overall function of the Vice Chair of Administration is to support the department chair and oversee the teaching mission of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

Administrative responsibilities will include:

* Providing leadership for the Department of Nurse Anesthesia in the absence of the department chair

* Orienting and mentoring new faculty to teaching roles

* Providing support and presenting regular updates in department meetings

* Collaborating with the Department Chair on matters regarding department faculty and staff

* Meeting regularly with the Department Chair and Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship to review faculty development and departmental needs

* Other duties may be assigned based on department needs.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

* Candidate must be board certified as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and hold an unencumbered license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or hold an unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state)

* Proven administrative capabilities in leading and managing in academic and curricular activities, including didactic and clinical graduate courses; conducts independent research/scholarship; has leadership skills in: teaching, research/scholarship, and service

* Must meet qualifications for appointment to the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Faculty:

Faculty Requirements in the Appointment Stream (Non-Tenure Stream):

o Assistant Professor
- A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required.

B) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship.

C) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.

o Associate Professor
- A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required.

B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized.

C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.

D) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.

o Professor
- A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required.

B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized.

C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.

D) Evidence of leadership in the field.

Faculty Requirements in the Tenure Stream:

o Assistant Professor
- A) An earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing or a field related to the research foci within the School of Nursing is required.

B) Evidence of promise or potential for a sustained and impactful program of research.

C) Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

o Associate Professor
- A) An earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing or a field related to the research foci within the School of Nursing is required.

B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of research that is nationally recognized.

C) Demonstrated mature performance in course and curriculum…