Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
About the Role
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking a Chair for the Department of Nurse Anesthesia. Ranked fifth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the program prepares students through coursework that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice, organizational leadership, and advanced clinical sciences. The rigorous curriculum includes chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology, anesthesia care principles, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and professional role development.
This is a full-time, tenure- or appointment-stream faculty position available at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. The role combines leadership, teaching, research/scholarship, and service responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall function of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.
- Liaise with the Office of the Dean and other administrative groups on matters related to department faculty and staff.
- Lead Department of Nurse Anesthesia faculty meetings and oversee the assignment of department courses.
- Create opportunities and provide support for Nurse Anesthesia faculty development activities.
- Mentor faculty in research and quality improvement projects.
- Interview faculty candidates and provide input on their potential contributions to the department in research and teaching roles.
- Engage in strategic planning for individual faculty development.
- Teach didactic and clinical graduate courses.
- Conduct independent research/scholarship.
Requirements
- Board certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Unencumbered license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or an unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state).
- Proven administrative capabilities in leading and managing academic and curricular activities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
- An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing.