Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in Residence, School of Nursing [R0152623]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in Residence, School of Nursing [R0152623]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence or will work closely with the CRNA Program Director to provide vital leadership for the CRNA Program track within the DNP Program (12-month). The incumbent will work closely with the CRNA Program Director to develop syllabi as well as teaching courses within the program.

Duties include but not limited to:

• •Teach anesthesia program courses to students from UNLV in the DNP-CRNA Program
• •Participate in selection and evaluation of students for admission to the DNP-CRNA Program
• •Orient students to the clinical anesthesia area
• •Coordinate clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluation of students
• •Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences
• •Serves as a liaison/contact person between UNLV, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, NBCRNA, NVANA, and the clinical sites
• •Conduct on-site visits with students, clinical coordinators and members of the anesthesia department, and hospital staff at clinical sites
• •Assist the CRNA Program Director with administration and functions of the program in their absence
• •Assist in writing of accreditation documents (self-study) as applicable
• •Assist the CRNA Program Director with advising of DNP-CRNA students
• •Work in coordination with the Director of Clinical Placements to ensure clinical placement
• •Maintain specialty certification credentials
• •Maintain active practice as a CRNA

*** This is a 12-month, 3-semester position at 0.8 FTE

This position is based in Las Vegas and requires on-site work across UNLV campuses and clinical locations.

The School of Nursing at UNLV offers CCNE-accredited programs leading to a BSN, MS (nurse practitioner and nurse educator tracks), DNP, and PhD (Educator and Interprofessional Health concentrations and DNP to PhD). For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu/nursing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) The individual must also hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license and if selected applicant is subject to a one-time background check. This individual must be a CRNA and will be required to obtain their Nevada CRNA license upon job acceptance. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Faculty rank will be dependent upon educational credentials, terminal degree, experience, and scholarly achievement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years’ experience in academic and clinical teaching preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• •Competitive total rewards package including:
• •Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• •Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• •Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• •No state income tax
• •Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• •Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• •Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• •UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• •Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• •RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Cheryl Maes , Search Committee Chair .

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on 07/20/26 .

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0152623” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

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