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Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia Concentration Faculty, School of Nursing, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies

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Position Number: 5988421
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Health

Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia Concentration Faculty, School of Nursing, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: College of Health, Education and Professional Studies: School of Nursing

Location
Chattanooga, TN

Open Date
Feb 07, 2025

Description
The School of Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) seeks a full time 12-month faculty member for a tenure earning position as Assistant Professor in the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration. The School of Nursing offers the BSN, and DNP degree in Nursing and embraces the shared governance model as well as Boyer's Model of scholarship. This position is effective January 1, 2025.

Qualifications
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a doctoral degree in nursing preferred or in a related area. A minimum of two years' experience in clinical practice as a CRNA is required. Experienced teaching in didactic and/or clinical nurse anesthesia education programs desirable. Must be eligible for RN licensure and Certificate of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to practice as a CRNA in the state of Tennessee. Professional membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists required.

Application Instructions
Reporting to the School of Nursing Director and Nurse Anesthesia Coordinator, this faculty member is responsible for the achievement of concentration academic goals. This faculty will participate in the advisement of all nurse anesthesia and pre-anesthesia students, actively participate in concentration and departmental meetings and activities, participate in student recruitment for the concentration, and support the general development of students, the School of Nursing and the College. The individual is expected to be a participating member of the University faculty with all its rights and responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

A listing of areas of partial responsibility (not all-inclusive)

Teaching/instruction using appropriate methodologies to aid in transfer of knowledge and development of critical thinking skills
Student advisement and evaluation in the areas of didactic and clinical performance
Participation on SON, College, and University committees as appropriate to rank
Serve as an ambassador for the School of Nursing and the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration and a liaison between students, anesthesia staff and university faculty and personnel
Chair/serve on DNP scholarly project committees
Other related duties as required.

Application Procedures:

Applicants should prepare to submit the following information within our online application system for consideration:

Cover letter/letter of interest
CV, including up-to-date, personal contact information (email, phone, etc.)
Unofficial transcripts
Statement of teaching philosophy

Additionally, candidates will need to include names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.

Inquiries may be made to Dr. Christine Smith via telephone at (423) 425-5766.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home-a city lauded by U.S. News and World Report, Money Magazine and Southern Living (to name a few!) for its unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy.

Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel.

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UTC embodies Chattanooga's dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city's most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.

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The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5824. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5760.