Adjunct Faculty, Nurse Anesthesia Program

Job Summary Barry University's DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program has two tracks. The entry-level Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with Specialization in Anesthesiology is for new students. The Post-Master's DNP with Specialization in Anesthesiology is for students completing the DNP degree. The university is hiring adjunct CRNA faculty to teach, mentor and evaluate students in both tracks. Assignments may include didactic, online and simulation courses, depending on the faculty member's expertise and what the program needs. The position is hybrid and supports the Hollywood, West Palm Beach and Orlando classroom sites. Online teaching is done remotely. Faculty must attend in person for lectures, assigned simulation sessions, presentations, workshops and other activities set by program administration.

Essential Functions

• Teach didactic, online and simulation courses in the Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's DNP Nurse Anesthesia tracks, based on expertise and program need.
• Work with the course lead and program faculty to prepare and update course materials, and manage courses in Canvas.
• Evaluate student performance in didactic and simulation settings using program rubrics, and enter grades and feedback in Canvas.
• Report student progress and concerns to the course lead and Program Director, and take part in remediation and student success planning as needed.
• May chair or serve on committees for DNP scholarly projects, guiding students from problem identification through proposal, implementation, evaluation, final manuscript and presentation. This includes:Giving timely written feedback on drafts.Supporting IRB preparation and submission.Meeting with advisees regularly through platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Take part in program evaluation and outcomes assessment as requested.
• Keep Florida RN and APRN licensure active and unencumbered, maintain NBCRNA certification through the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program, stay clinically current, complete required university onboarding and training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements Required

• Earned doctoral degree, or current enrollment in a doctoral program
• Current national certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA
• Active, unencumbered Florida RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility for Florida licensure
• Strong writing skills and the ability to teach, mentor and evaluate students in the nurse anesthesia curriculum
• Experience with distance teaching, learning management systems and web-based platforms
• Commitment to educating nontraditional students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Preferred

• Earned doctoral degree (DNP, PhD or related doctorate)
• At least one year of didactic teaching experience in an academic setting
• Experience teaching or facilitating simulation-based education in an academic or clinical setting
• Experience teaching hybrid and online courses, including in Canvas
• Experience chairing or serving on DNP project or doctoral committees, and mentoring students on DNP scholarly projects
• Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice projects or scholarly publication

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.