Vice Chair for Administration, CRNA, Dept of Nurse Anesthesia
This full-time, tenure- or appointment-stream faculty position can be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.
About the role
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program prepares students through coursework that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice, organizational leadership, and advanced clinical concepts. The rigorous curriculum includes courses on the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and the professional role.
The Vice Chair for Administration supports the department chair and oversees the teaching mission of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the Department of Nurse Anesthesia in the absence of the department chair.
- Orient and mentor new faculty to teaching roles.
- Provide support and present regular updates in department meetings.
- Collaborate with the Department Chair on matters regarding department faculty and staff.
- Meet regularly with the Department Chair and Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship to review faculty development and departmental needs.
Requirements
- Board certified as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Hold an 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, including didactic and clinical graduate courses.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting independent research/scholarship.
- 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.