Founding Chair, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program

High Point University, located in High Point, North Carolina, is pleased to announce plans to establish a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program and invites applications and nominations for its Founding Chair. The program will be housed in the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing. The mission of the program is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art education in anesthesia administration for its students to practice as nurse anesthetists, who are licensed as a CRNA by the NBCRNA, for a broad scope of anesthesia practice.

The Founding Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia Program will play a significant role in the strategic planning of the curriculum, mission and outcomes of the program, and in ensuring the Program is aligned with the values of High Point University and the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing; in seeking accreditation with the Council on Accreditation (COA) for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; in the hiring and management of exceptional, student-focused faculty and staff; in collaborating with admissions on the marketing of the program and recruitment of students; and in providing academic, educational and administrative leadership for the program.

The Founding Chair reports to the Dean of the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing. As a member of the University's administrative team, the Chair has a role in University-wide leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum of three to five years of academic program administration in an educational program of anesthesia with higher education teaching experience
• Familiar with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accreditation standards
• Doctoral degree (DNP or equivalent) from an accredited Nursing Anesthesia Program
• Graduate preparation in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice
• Unencumbered licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina or multi-state licensure
• Experientially qualified as an APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) licensure by the NBCRNA
• Minimum of three to five years of leadership experience in higher education and clinical experience as a practicing CRNA
• Formal training in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Current knowledge of CRNA practice and related professional issues
• Demonstrated track record of teaching excellence (academic and clinical) and scholarly productivity commensurate with a lead academic officer in a School of Nursing
• Proven track record in obtaining and maintaining COA accreditation
• Ability to effectively manage all fiscal aspects of the program
• Willingness to embrace working in an interdisciplinary atmosphere
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, team building, and communication skills (written and oral)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Curriculum :

Faculty :

Learners :

General Academic and Operational Responsibilities :

ACCOUNTABILITY :

Please submit in one single document , (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) full contact information for three academic references.

For additional inquiries, please contact Dr. Racquel Ingram, Founding Dean, Teresa Caine School of Nursing at 336.841-2854 or ringram1@highpoint.edu . The review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.