Assistant Program Director, CRNA Program
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the CRNA program in the absence of the Assistant Dean and Program Director. The role supports student success across the student life cycle, promotes a student‑success model for the OU CON student experience, participates in accreditation processes, and provides leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs and the College and University strategic plans.
Appointment
This is a 12‑month faculty appointment with approximately 40% administrative release time per semester. The release time is negotiated annually with the Dean based on the demands of the role and the needs of the OU CON. The Assistant Program Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, CRNA Program.
Position Details
Job Type: Associate or Assistant Dean/Director | School/Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Campus | Location: Oklahoma City, OK | Posted: 9/24/2026
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure: Eligible for or hold a current registered nurse license for the State of Oklahoma (preferred). Unlicensed faculty may not teach undergraduate and graduate clinical nursing courses.
- Education: Graduate degree in Nursing; terminal degree in Nursing, Health, Science, or a related Social Science field preferred. Faculty teaching in the PhD program must meet HSC Graduate College faculty appointment guidelines for Associate Member or Full Member appointment at level 3 or 4 authority.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience for licensed applicants. Faculty teaching in advanced practice programs (NP, CNS, or CRNA) must hold appropriate specialty certification and have at least one year of advanced practice registered nurse experience in the specialty.
Preferred Experience
- 5 years of experience practicing as a CRNA.
- 2 years of teaching in a CRNA program.
- 2 years of experience in a faculty leadership position within a CRNA program.
- A record of scholarship and extramural funding.