Assistant/Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Summary

Barry University's Anesthesiology Program has been a highly competitive and well-established program in Florida since its inception in 1993. Each year, it admits 90 students per cohort. One of the key attractions of this program is its technological advancements, which enable teaching across five geographic locations: South Florida, Palm Beach, Orlando, Ocala, and Gainesville. The program offers a comprehensive and rigorous education in nurse anesthesia, making it one of the top Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) programs in the nation.

The successful candidate will teach students in the Nurse Anesthesiology Programs(see website: http://www.barry.edu/about/mission/

Teach anesthesia principles and basic sciences in didactic, simulation, and clinical settings and advise students in the doctoral nurse anesthesia program. Pursue collaboration in scholarly research activities and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to the guidance of students’ scholarly projects within courses and to the development of curriculum and course activities. Participate in the growth and development of the nurse anesthesia program's goal(s) and objectives as an active faculty member. Conduct scholarship and research activities at local, state, national, and international levels. Plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to promote and direct student success. Respond to students promptly. Communicate with students, departments, and university officials via university-provided tools and resources. Contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching in a hybrid format using web-mediated conferencing.

Essential Functions

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to:

• Utilizing face-to-face, online, and blended teaching modalities to facilitate student learning in graduate coursework as assigned by the department chair.

• Create educationally appropriate assessment questions for anesthesiology topics. Serve in leadership and membership capacities on college and campus committees. Evaluate student progress in learning appropriate medical and scientific knowledge. Communicate these evaluations to the student and administrative/faculty members as appropriate. Other duties as assigned by the program administrator.

• Basic knowledge of technology-mediated platforms for blended learning and computer software.

• Engaging in university, community service, and collaborating with other university departments to recruit students in the College of Health and Wellness.  

Qualifications/Requirements

• PhD, MD, or other Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field, certification to practice as a CRNA or physician, and current APRN/RN or MD license.

• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience is required.

• Proven experience in teaching clinical practice and a teaching portfolio in graduate nursing anesthesia education.

• Experience in active learning is preferred.

• Experience in a collaborative approach to education is preferred. Open to non-traditional research.

All qualified applicants must upload the following for the application and consideration:

• Curriculum vitae

• Letter of intent

• Statement of teaching philosophy

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.