Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor and Assistant Program Director (CRNA)

Assistant / Associate / Clinical Professor and Assistant Program Director (CRNA) Faculty School of Nursing Requisition

Assistant / Associate / Professor / Clinical and Assistant Program Director

DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program

The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites doctoral prepared nurses to apply for faculty positions to provide teaching in the BSN to DNP- Nurse Anesthesia program.

Qualified applicants with clinical experiences as a CRNA, and academic teaching experience, may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimal Requirements

Education

• A PhD, DNAP, DNP or appropriate doctoral degree.
• A master’s degree in nursing anesthesia (CRNA) is required.

Certification / Licensure

• A Texas RN license is required.
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA)
• A Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license is required.
• Active membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Experience

• CRNA in a clinical role for a minimum of years
• Administrative and / or leadership experience for a minimum of years
• Academic experience, to include didactic and clinical teaching experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the DNP-NA Program Director and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies the Assistant Director will be responsible for :

• Assist in designing, implementing, and revising the curriculum for the DNP-NA program, ensuring it meets accreditation standards and reflects current best practices.
• Provide classroom and clinical instruction.
• Provide academic and professional guidance to students. Offer support and resources to help students succeed in the program.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation and assessment of the DNP-NA program, including student learning outcomes, program effectiveness and compliance with accreditation standards.

Implement improvements based on assessment data.

• Collaborate with the admissions team to recruit qualified candidates for the program. Represent the program at recruitment events, conferences, and professional meetings.
• Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations for collaboration, clinical practice, and quality improvement projects.
• Support DNP-NA faculty in their teaching roles by providing resources, training, and mentorship. Assist in faculty recruitment.
• Stay abreast of developments in nurse anesthesia education and accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Assist the Program Director in administrative tasks such as resource management, scheduling, and program marketing.
• If required, assume the responsibilities of the Program Director
• Other duties as assigned.

Interested individuals should apply online at :

Please include the following required items in your application submission :

• Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience
• Current curriculum vitae

For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at .

The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond.

It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates across five academic programs.

Today, the school’s enrollment consists of graduate students and undergraduate students, including % first generation college students and % male nursing students, almost twice the national average.

The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness and at a variety of community partner sites.

As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.

Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies.

Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more.

Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas.

Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.

Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education.

We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity.

With a total of $ million in philanthropic care provided to the community from to we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond.

Be part of our growing team of over faculty and staff.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

External Additional Information Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least hours a week, with an appointment of at least months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of premier physicians including more than specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.

Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Life Employees receive $, of group term life insurance and $, of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions.

ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :

Front-loaded Paid Time Off : to hours ( to days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.

PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank : hours ( day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave : Up to hours ( weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after months of consecutive employment.

Holidays : set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.