Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia ( CRNA

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for the Chair of 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. This leadership faculty position will be responsible for overseeing the overall function of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.

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

Administrative responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with the Office of the Dean and other administrative groups on matters related to department faculty and staff

• Leading Department of Nurse Anesthesia faculty meetings, overseeing the assignment of department courses

• Creating opportunities and providing support for Nurse Anesthesia faculty development activities

• Mentoring faculty in research and quality improvement projects

• Interviewing faculty candidates and providing input on potential contribution to the department in both research and teaching roles, and strategic planning for individual faculty development

• Other duties may be assigned based on department needs.

• 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.
• Doctorally-prepared

Full details about the position can be found at: join.pitt.edu and search for position number .