DNAP Adjunct Instructor

Mount Marty University, a Catholic and Benedictine institution in the Liberal Arts tradition, seeks applications for a qualified adjunct faculty to teach for the MMU Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Program. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, hybrid, and off-campus courses. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Overview:

The DNAP Program invites applications for Adjunct Instructor to support graduate-level nurse anesthesia education. Adjunct faculty members contribute to course delivery, clinical simulation, lab instruction, and doctoral project advisement based on ongoing program needs and candidate expertise. This position offers practicing CRNAs the opportunity to educate, mentor, and shape the next generation of nurse anesthetists within an evidence-based, accredited doctoral curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate-level didactic coursework (in-person, hybrid, or online) in areas such as advanced pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, anesthesia principles, regional anesthesia, simulation lab, or professional aspects of CRNA practice

• Evaluate student academic performance, clinical decision-making skills, and simulation competencies using program rubrics and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards

• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student coursework, exams, and clinical skill demonstrations

• Mentor students in professional growth, ethical practice, and leadership in nurse anesthesia

• Maintain up-to-date course documentation, grade books, and attendance records in accordance with university and accrediting body guidelines

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Earned doctoral degree (DNAP, DNP, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. (Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia may be considered, depending on specific course assignment)
• Experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and creating synchronous/asynchronous digital media

Licensure and Certification:

• Current, active, and unrestricted RN and APRN/CRNA licenses in the state of practice for CRNA and CNP applicants
• Current active certification/recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) for all CRNA applicants

About MMU:

Located on a beautifully maintained 80-acre campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River, Mount Marty's hallmark is outstanding teaching, small class size, and a strong commitment to the liberal arts in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. The University has been noted regionally for its strong science programs. The campus is minutes away from Lewis & Clark Lake, one of South Dakota's most popular recreation areas, and is within driving distance of the Twin Cities and Omaha.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV, transcripts and the name and email addresses of three references. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. More detailed information about the university, including the mission statement, can be found at https://www.mountmarty.edu/ .