Adjunct Faculty

Description:

Job Description Summary:

The CRNA Adjunct Faculty will teach at the graduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; and be an active program member through meeting participation, the admissions process, orientation, and other program-related events/committees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teaches at the graduate level in ADNP courses.

Responsible for the conduct of assigned didactic courses.Responsible for planning courses, sequencing, and scheduling; lecture and coordination of guest faculty; composing and administering examinations; grading and conducting competency evaluations.

Mentors students completing the DNP Project

Responsible for chairing 1 to 3 DNP projects.

Conducts clinical teaching and simulation labs.

Assist in the administration of comprehensive (oral and written) exams. Assists simulation activities (planning and implementation) that are in the curriculum.

Service to Program, College, and professional community.

Participation in program, college, and (on occasion) university events. Participation in new student orientation activities, program open houses, admissions, accreditation activities, and special events.Represents the program at the local, state, and national meeting levels.Maintains effective professional relationships within the program, the CRNA profession, in the clinical environment, and the community.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution/program.Prelicensure master’s or doctoral degree with a Nurse Anesthesia major from a regionally accredited institution and nationally accredited nurse anesthesia program.Three or more years of clinical experience in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role.Current unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Nurse.Current CRNA certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).Current BLS, ACLs, and PALs certificationsExperience as a faculty member in a nursing education program at the College/University level.Experience with virtual/distance teaching platform experience.Experience with simulation in education.Evidence of scholarship leading to professional presentations, research, and/or publications.Service in professional organizations (e.g. membership and/or committee involvement).

Required Skills

Demonstrated expertise in nurse anesthesia knowledge and clinical practice.Strong communication skillsDemonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite.Competence in the use of technology in teaching and distance learning.Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.Must value continued scholarship and service to the school, university, and community.

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.

SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare. A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.

Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.

Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

You Are Welcome Here

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law—including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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