Founding Chair, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
Job Details
- Description
The Founding Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia Program will play a significant role in the strategic planning of the curriculum, mission and outcomes of the program, and in ensuring the Program is aligned with the values of High Point University and the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing; in seeking accreditation with the Council on Accreditation (COA) for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; in the hiring and management of exceptional, student-focused faculty and staff; in collaborating with admissions on the marketing of the program and recruitment of students; and in providing academic, educational and administrative leadership for the program.The Founding Chair reports to the Dean of the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing. As a member of the University’s administrative team, the Chair has a role in University-wide leadership.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of three to five years of academic program administration in an educational program of anesthesia with higher education teaching experienceFamiliar with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accreditation standardsDoctoral degree (DNP or equivalent) from an accredited Nursing Anesthesia ProgramGraduate preparation in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practiceUnencumbered licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina or multi-state licensureExperientially qualified as an APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) licensure by the NBCRNAMinimum of three to five years of leadership experience in higher education and clinical experience as a practicing CRNAFormal training in curriculum, instruction, and evaluationCurrent knowledge of CRNA practice and related professional issuesDemonstrated track record of teaching excellence (academic and clinical) and scholarly productivity commensurate with a lead academic officer in a School of NursingProven track record in obtaining and maintaining COA accreditationAbility to effectively manage all fiscal aspects of the programWillingness to embrace working in an interdisciplinary atmosphereExceptional organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, team building, and communication skills (written and oral)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Curriculum:Takes the lead with accreditation of the program by COA and nursing degree accreditor (CCNE)Provides curricular leadership by initiating, sustaining, delivering, and/or modifying the curriculum in accordance with COA accreditation standards for the program, school, and University; and University-wide strategic planning goalsFosters the development and delivery of “best practices” both with respect to technology and pedagogyRegularly reviews and evaluates the curriculum for appropriate rigor and breadthIdentifies clinical sites that provide exceptional experiences that allow students to build on foundational clinical skillsFaculty:Develops and executes long-range staffing plans (for faculty and support staff) that are aligned with
- Posted On
- 4/2/2025
- Job Type
- Nursing School Staff/Administrators
- School/Institution
- High Point University
- Job Location
- High Point, NC