POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Department of the Barnett College of Public Health at Temple University invites applications for our Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program Director position. This is a non-tenure track, fiscal year instructional faculty position, with the faculty appointed at the assistant or associate professor of instruction rank, commensurate with experience.The DNAP Program Director will be expected to teach courses within the DNAP program, and direct the organizational administration of the post-BSN to DNAP program by providing leadership and oversight for all aspects of the program including governance, didactic and clinical curriculum, recruitment, and evaluation. The candidate appointment would begin on or before March 1, 2026.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assumes primary responsibility for directing the program of nurse anesthesia to comply with the mission of Temple University and the standards and guidelines set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Standards and Guidelines and the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBN).
• Provide leadership and direction for the post-BSN to DNAP
• Function as supervisor for the Associate Program Administrator, when hired, Nurse Anesthesia faculty, clinical coordinators, and adjuncts as appropriate
• Works collaboratively with the clinical site liaisons, CPH Clinical Affairs department in maintaining clinical activities and policies.
• Plans/coordinates the clinical and academic affiliations and initiates clinical contracts.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of faculty members.
• Oversees admission procedures including recruitment interviews and selection.
• Cultivates a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee development and refinement of Nurse Anesthesia curriculum materials within regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Participates in didactic instruction.
• Counsels' students regarding clinical and academic performance.
• Maintains student records in accordance with the university policy and COA Standards and Guidelines.
• Facilitates the approval and implementation of doctoral scholarly projects. Mentor students completing the doctoral project.
• Provides written and/or verbal reports on the activities of the program of nurse anesthesia to the Nursing Department Chair, College of Public Health and other stakeholders including the clinical partners.
• Maintains proficiency in clinical competencies.
• Submits materials for publication in various anesthesia, nursing, or educational literature as time allows.
• Participates as an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and attends the Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators meetings or any other meeting that is pertinent to educational programs of anesthesia.
- Keeps up to date with the requirements and standards for licensure, recertification, authorization, and accreditation.
- Integrates ethical and professional principles of nursing practice.
- Reviews standards and recommends changes in program operation.
- Participates on University, departmental, program, clinical partners, and other committees as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• DNAP, DNP, or PhD degree
• A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Pennsylvania is required or must be obtained by the date of employment.
• Five or more years of clinical experience in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in administrative, clinical, and didactic activities.
• Current and appropriate preparation in the area of curriculum instruction, testing, and evaluation.
THE NURSING DEPARTMENT: The Department of Nursing at Barnett College of Public Health at Temple University aims to be a leading force in community-engaged, collaborative efforts to achieve health equity and a quality of life for all, preparing a diverse nursing workforce who excel in leadership, practice, research and scholarship. We aspire to provide excellence