What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Health Professions (Nurse Anesthesia) position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Description
Instruct, supervise and evaluate nurse anesthesia students in perioperative anesthesia care and services.
Develop and implement academic courses as assigned, including course objectives, syllabi, lectures and materials. Conduct academic testing and evaluations with appropriate validation techniques, maintain grade book and monitor student attendance.
Serve as Faculty Advisor to students, including counsel students concerning clinical, didactic and personal concerns; conduct summative clinical evaluation conferences; ensure that students receive clinical experiences and required cases and attend case conferences.
Supervise student senior scholarly projects independently or collaboratively.
Assist in the selection of applicants for admission to the program and in determining student status including retention, probation and graduation.
Represent department on School of Health Professions and University committees.
Attend educational meetings and clinical conferences.
Participate in state and national anesthesia organizations and conferences related to nurse anesthesia education and / or practice.
Maintain and develop knowledge and skills in the art and science of nurse anesthesia.
Develop short and long-range goals for self and department and conduct an annual self-performance evaluation with the department chair.
Strive to publish in refereed journals and recognized texts and present at local, state, and national conferences.
Maintain standards of performance in accordance with program objectives, professional standards of practice, regulatory and accreditation agency standards.
Assist in developing scholarly projects and assist with grant-supported research.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education : DNP, DNAP, or Ph.D. degree
Certifications :
Current certification / recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Current, unrestricted licensure or eligible for licensure, in Kansas as a Registered Nurse and APRN / Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Must have current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience :
Two years CRNA experience.
One or more years teaching experience in clinical and / or academic settings.
Required Documents
Resume / CV
Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found .
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type : Regular
Time Type : Full time
