Assistant Professor - Nurse Anesthesia Program The University of Evansville invites applications for a motivated, expert clinician-educator to join our esteemed Nurse Anesthesia Program as an Assistant Professor. This position is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027.In this faculty role, you will work closely with program leadership to teach within a developed curriculum, assess student outcomes, and advise students while ensuring continuous program excellence. Whether you choose a tenure-track path or a clinical faculty path, this position offers a unique balance of teaching, mentorship, scholarly opportunities, and optional clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Didactic Instruction & Course Coordination: Develop, organize, deliver, and assess assigned courses. Manage syllabi, schedules, lecture objectives, and evaluation tools while maintaining expert knowledge in subject matter.
Student Advising & Mentorship: Mentor professional-phase nurse anesthesia students throughout their course of study, offering academic, professional, and personal guidance.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate course and student records for assessment, submitting all documentation to the University by established deadlines.
Recruitment & Community Outreach: Represent the program to prospective students, families, the University, and the broader community.
Committee Service: Actively participate in required programmatic committees as well as College and University-wide committees.
Scholarly & Professional Engagement: Engage in ongoing scholarship, professional development, and consulting activities, including attendance at conferences and research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Must hold a doctoral degree (DNP, DNAP, or PhD) from an accredited institution recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
Certification:
Must hold current certification or recertification as a CRNA by the NBCRNA.Industry Awareness: Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and regulatory issues influencing nurse anesthesia practice and education.
Perks & Professional Flexibility:
Tenure-Track Option: Faculty members have the option to pursue a tenure-track appointment. Clinical Practice Opportunity: Faculty in clinical programs have the unique opportunity to maintain active clinical practice by working up to 8 hours per week outside the University in their specialty. Why Join the University of Evansville? At the University of Evansville, our health sciences and graduate nursing programs are committed to rigorous education, interprofessional collaboration, and hands-on clinical excellence. You will join a supportive, mission-driven faculty dedicated to shaping the future of nurse anesthesia in a collaborative academic environment. How to Apply & Timeline
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should complete the online application via the University of Evansville's employment portal. The University of Evansville expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect and civility. Harassing behaviors directed towards any member of our community will not be tolerated. As part of its commitment to non-discrimination, the University specifically prohibits harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, creed or religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and all federally protected groups/classes.
