Assistant or Associate Professor Professional Practice-Nurse Anesthesia

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Texas Christian University (TCU), School of Nurse Anesthesia seeks a 12-month full-time faculty member committed to teaching, scholarship, and service in the promotion of future success of the program and students.

Department Details:

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY - The 12-month professional practice faculty will enter at the rank of assistant/associate professor to collaborate with the School of Nurse Anesthesia to:

• teach at the graduate/doctoral level in the School of Nurse Anesthesia’s DNAP program.

• engage in scholarship and advisement to students completing their DNAP projects.

• provide service to the School, College, and University in the form of committees and accreditation activities.

TCU’s OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENT – Additional benefits for faculty include:

• working for a university committed to an inclusive learning community with academic freedom.

• working for one of the “Great Colleges to Work For”.

• living in a diverse metroplex that offers incredible opportunities to engage.

• TCU has a highly competitive benefits package including substantial tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

School/College Description:

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College – Communication Sciences & Disorders, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing and Social Work – are home to more than 1,750 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU; we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care and educational settings.

Harris College offers 18 degree pathways in our health-related disciplines. Students benefit from learning experiences in campus laboratories and hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. On campus, the Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic provides services for more than 300 families each year and serves as a professional practice site for students majoring in speech pathology and habilitation of the deaf. TCU Nursing and the School of Nurse Anesthesia provide innovative learning experiences in their state-of-the-art simulation centers.

The faculty and students in Harris College actively engage in research for the purpose of improving health and well-being. Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to form mentoring relationships with internationally recognized faculty as they conduct studies in such areas as pharmacogenetics, carbohydrate metabolism, exercise physiology, health disparities, heart disease, aging, Parkinson’s disease, caregiving, language development in children with hearing loss, and forgiveness among others. Our graduates are competent, compassionate and in demand in the workforce.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – For consideration, the faculty candidate must possess:

• an earned doctorate in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution/program (or equivalent);

• prelicensure master’s or doctoral degree with a nurse anesthesia major from a regionally accredited institution and nationally accredited nurse anesthesia program;

• three or more years of clinical experience in the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) role;

• current unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Texas, or eligibility for licensure;

• current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); and

• current BLS, ACLS, and PALs certifications.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS - Please upload the following:

* Current curriculum vita (CV)

* Teaching Philosophy - please describe your philosophy on teaching nurse anesthesia doctoral students in the didactic and clinical settings.

* Diversity Statement: please submit a diversity statement describing previous activities, current work and future commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the work and/or academic setting.

* Letter of Interest

* Professional References (3)

** Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later time in the hiring process from the three references listed in your application. Your references will receive an email from TCU asking them to upload their LOR on your behalf.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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