Assistant Professor-Nurse Anesthesia

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assumes a leadership role in the program and courses of which they are teaching; demonstrates teaching excellence; participates in recognized activities of scholarship; participates in service within Bryan College of Health Sciences (BCHS) and in the community; and is a member of a professional organization. Assumes an active role in the systematic evaluation of the program and accreditation activities. Demonstrates implementation of the mission, vision, goals and values of BCHS as well as the philosophy of the division in which they are assigned.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Applies BCHS values and philosophy in work activities and interactions with others.

3. *Leads classroom and clinical/lab activities while adhering to BCHS policies.

4. *Maintains currency of course content/materials by planning, delivering, assessing, evaluating and systematically updating all assigned courses.

5. *Manages the education environment to facilitate optimal learning while utilizing instructional methods that promote critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, understanding of evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning.

6. *Reads current scholarly literature regarding teaching methods and the nurse anesthesiology profession.

7. Attends conferences, workshops and in-services on teaching methods and/or the nurse anesthesiology profession.

8. Participates in professional development through relevant workshops offered by the educational development team.

9. *Provides clinical anesthesia, as assigned.

10. *Guides doctoral students in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) project proposal, implementation, presentation and writing.

11. Serves on faculty subcommittee(s) or standing committee(s).

12. Assists with DNAP program and BCHS activities including those related to accreditation processes and procedures, admission and evaluation of the program and BCHS.

13. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

14. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

15. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of advanced theoretical and primary sciences as they apply to the practice of nurse anesthesiology.

2. Knowledge of current anesthesiology practices and techniques.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Skill in theory and clinical/lab teaching skills.

5. Ability to apply adult education principles to both didactic and clinical teaching in the nurse anesthesia educational program.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations.

8. Ability to mentor, advise and evaluate student attainment of objectives.

9. Ability to effectively react and perform work under stressful situations.

10. Ability to balance and prioritize diverse teaching, simulation and clinical responsibilities.

11. Ability to problem solve and perform critical thinking.

12. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

13. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree required. Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in nurse anesthesia practice required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in academic teaching or clinical precepting required.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the State of Nebraska required.