Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program

About the role

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program, a collaborative academic-practice partnership with the College of Medicine. We seek a dynamic, clinically experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a doctoral degree in nursing and a strong commitment to nurse anesthesia education, clinical excellence, and scholarly engagement. Ideal candidates will contribute to preparing the next generation of CRNA leaders through innovative teaching, simulation-based learning, and active involvement in research or evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will collaborate with the DNP-NA leadership team to foster an inclusive learning environment and support program accreditation, student success, and clinical partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in nurse anesthesia didactic and clinical courses.
• Develop and deliver simulation-based learning experiences aligned with program competencies and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate student learning in basic sciences, anesthesia principles, and clinical practicum.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, conference presentations, or evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Mentor students in the development and implementation of DNP scholarly projects.
• Contribute to advancing nurse anesthesia practice through programmatic or interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Serve on committees within the DNP-NA program, Nese College of Nursing, and/or College of Medicine.
• Support student mentorship, academic advising, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and continuous quality improvement.
• Foster partnerships with clinical sites and preceptors to ensure optimal student learning experiences.
• Represent the College in local, state, or national nurse anesthesia organizations or conferences.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being in all academic and clinical activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD) in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the NBCRNA.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a CRNA.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student support in graduate nurse anesthesia education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience as a CRNA.
• Prior academic teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia program.
• Experience in simulation-based instruction and clinical skills education.
• Experience with accreditation processes (COA and/or CCNE).
• A program of scholarship evidenced by research, publications, or grant activity.
• Experience mentoring DNP or graduate nursing students.

About the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing

The Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges in any public university in the United States. It offers a full spectrum of degree programs and delivers its nationally recognized curriculum across 12 Penn State campuses, including the College of Medicine in Hershey. The College supports interdisciplinary scholarship and community-engaged research and is home to centers of excellence including the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the SAFE-T Center, and the Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation.