Assistant Professor/Nurse Anesthesia Faculty

Assistant Professor/Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Print ( ufeff Assistant Professor/Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Salary $175,000.00 Annually Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 998907 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 12/18/2025 + Description + Benefits About this Job Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health is seeking applicants for a 12-month, full-time faculty position as Nurse Anesthesia Faculty within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. This position is based in Shreveport, Louisiana, with an anticipated start date ofJanuary 5, 2026. Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants must be doctorally prepared and hold an unencumbered, Louisiana license as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse and have current certification or recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Applicants must have administrative/leadership experience and experience in teaching in a nurse anesthesia educational program. Applicants must have experience in building practice-educational partnerships with teaching experience at the doctoral nursing level is preferred. Applicants must show evidence of ongoing scholarly activity, adeptness at on line educational technology, and be eligible to serve as a member of Northwestern State University's Graduate Faculty. Must be willing to travel, pass a background check, and meet the required standards defined by the University. To Apply: Submit 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated CV, 3) official transcripts (if not from NSU), and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: Dr. Dana Clawson DNP Program Director Northwestern State University 1800 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA, 71101-3127 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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Minimum Qualifications u2022Must be doctorally prepared. u2022Hold an unencumbered, Louisiana license as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse u2022Have current certification or recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). u2022Must also have administrative/leadership experience and experience in teaching in a nurse anesthesia educational program. u2022Must have experience in building practice-education partnerships. u2022Teaching experience at the doctoral nursing level is preferred. u2022Must show evidence of ongoing scholarly activity, adeptness at online educational technology. u2022Be eligible to serve as a full member of Northwestern State University's Graduate Faculty. u2022Willing to travel. u2022Must be able to pass a background check. u2022Must meet the required standards defined by the University Job Duties and Other Information u2022Coordinates, administers, and delivers the Nurse Anesthesia program curriculum. u2022Ensures nurse anesthesia student clinical experiences are congruent with COA's Guidelines for Counting Clinical Experiences and CCNE's standards relating to direct practice clinical experiences as well LSBN's regulatory guidelines for advanced practice nursing. u2022Ensures the Nurse Anesthesia program is built upon CCNE's Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice and COA's Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Programs, the Practice Doctorate. u2022Assists in the hiring of didactic faculty that meet the governing body's requirements for teaching in doctoral level nursing courses. u2022Recruits highly qualified applicants. Advises applicants interested in the program and students enrolled in the program regarding curriculum and APDG requirements. u2022Coordinates the delivery of quality didactic, simulation, and clinical learning experiences between two campuses and multiple clinical agencies. u2022Actively participates in University and College of Nursing committees. u2022Engages in scholarly activities appropriate to the academic role. u2022Ensures all graduates are educationally prepared to take the NBCRNA certification examination. u2022Actively engages in CRNA practice, professional development activities, and in scholarly activities appropriate to the discipline. u2022Provides quality advising of students during required hours and at other times and settings as established by the Program Director, Senior Director, Dean, Provost, or President. u2022Maintains collegial relationship with peers and colleagues throughout the University and community. u2022Teaches all classes in a manner that will fully promote academic excellence. u2022Provides instruction in areas of expertise. u2022Maintains good attendance and office hours. u2022Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to domain of learning. u2022Coordinates the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum, and policies and procedures within the Nurse Anesthesia Program. u2022Works with University's external affairs, CONSAH Grant Director, as well as community partners to establish ongoing funding sources to support nurse anesthesia student scholarships/stipends. u2022Provides quality education, advising, role-modeling of the nurse anesthetist professional role. u2022Fulfills other required duties of the department. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-11