Position Overview:

This is a fiscal-year (12-month) clinical assistant, clinical associate, clinical professor faculty position with an administrative appointment as Associate Program Director, DNP-Nurse Anesthesia concentration. This position reports to the Program Director and the Sr. Associate Dean of the Academic Enterprise.

Position Summary:

The Associate Program Director (APD) provides leadership and administrative support to the Program Director in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the nurse anesthesia program. The APD shares responsibility for curriculum oversight, teaching, nurse anesthesia resident support, and continuous quality improvement. This position plays a key role in the initial accreditation of the doctoral-level program and contributes to infrastructure and policy development. The APD participates in program governance and serves as the primary administrative designee in the absence of the Program Director to ensure continuity of leadership and compliance with Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the leadership, daily operations, and strategic planning of the nurse anesthesia program in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Functions as the primary administrative designee for the Program Director, assuming full authority and responsibility for program operations and accreditation compliance in the Director’s absence to ensure administrative stability.
• Participates in activities related to initial program development, including the preparation of capability documents, self-studies, and readiness for COA review.
• Collaborates on curriculum design, implementation, and the delivery of didactic, simulation, and/or clinical instruction.
• Assists in managing clinical site affiliate relations, including conducting and documenting formal site visits to evaluate facility adequacy and ensure safety policies are enforced.
• Participates in the systematic evaluation of resident performance and program outcomes through continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Contributes to doctoral-level scholarly activities, including the mentorship and evaluation of Nurse Anesthesia Resident scholarly projects.
• Support faculty and resident recruitment, orientation, mentoring, and development.
• Contributes to the Edson College strategic plan.
• Engages in faculty governance.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold current certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Holds an active and unencumbered Arizona or multi-state license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Holds a Doctoral degree (DNP, DNAP, PhD, or related field) from an institution of higher education accredited by a nationally recognized institutional accreditor by the time of appointment.
• Experientially qualified as defined by COA Standards, possessing: (a) clinical experience as a CRNA; (b) formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction; (c) current knowledge of CRNA practice and related professional issues; and (d) current knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrates active involvement in the nurse anesthesia profession.
• Provides an official transcript for the highest degree earned directly from the granting institution to the COA upon hire.
• Prior to teaching a clinical course: Must demonstrate compliance with health and safety requirements of clinical agencies, including background clearance, Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint clearance, current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification, current ACLS (as applicable) immunizations, and drug screening as required per clinical agencies.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior academic experience in a nurse anesthesia educational program is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nurse anesthesia education, clinical practice, or academic leadership.
• Evidence of prior experience with institutional accreditation reviews, active participation in the development of a Self Study, or completion of formal leadership mentorship activities.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills.
• Prior experience teaching using simulation and/or standardized patients (OSCE).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support multicultural learners.

Additional Information

• This is an on-site position; regular in-person presence is required to support teaching, simulation, and program operations.
• This career track appointment includes a combination of administrative leadership, teaching, and scholarly engagement consistent with the needs of a developing program.
• The Associate Program Director will join a program with strong institutional support and a commitment to high-quality, student-centered education.

Application Deadline and Procedures:

Application deadline is May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

1. A letter of interest describing your fit for the position relative to the qualifications listed in this advertisement.
2. Curriculum vitae/professional resume
3. Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references.

Application material will be accepted through the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/185055

Additional queries can be sent to benjamin.haynes@asu.edu