• Job Description

  Req#: 456991

  Position Summary

  Faculty members within the Department of Nurse Anesthesia assume teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities as agreed upon with the Chair, Program Director, and participate on College and departmental committees as assigned by the Chair, Program Director.

  Who We Are

  Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

  Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  To include:

  • Delivery of the didactic curriculum consistent with the current standards, policies, and procedures established by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
  • Be an active participant in departmental business and on departmental committees as assigned by the Chair, Program Director.
  • Assume teaching, curriculum management, scholarship, and service responsibilities as agreed upon with the Chair, Program Director
  • Advise and mentor nurse anesthesia students
  • Serve as a doctoral project advisor for nurse anesthesia students

  All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

  Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:

  • Direct instruction
  • Curriculum management
  • Assessment
  • Advising and mentoring for students

  Scholarly activities vary and may include:

  • Original scholarship
  • Grant procurement
  • Research mentoring

  Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

  • Committees
  • Contributions to the profession
  • Recruitment
  • Direct patient care

  Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

  
  

  Conditions of Employment

  • Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
  • Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination or a university approved exemption

  
  

  Required Education & Experience

  • Meet Rosalind Franklin University requirements for teaching doctoral level courses (including Test of Experience); these requirements are put forth by the Higher Learning Commission and can be found at the following link: https://download.hlcommission.org/FacultyGuidelines_OPB.pdf
  • Earned doctoral degree from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred.
  • Current license to practice as a registered nurse and an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in compliance with state law (CRNA/APRN Faculty only)
  • Graduate of a COA accredited nurse anesthesia program
  • Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
  • Clinical experience as a CRNA
  • If serving as a Course Director, documented formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction
  • Those teaching clinical anesthesia content must possess licensure and certification to practice as a CRNA or physician anesthesiologist.
  • If teaching clinical anesthesia content, faculty must demonstrate clinical competence by current clinical practice, research in a clinical area, education in a clinical area, utilization of evidence-based practice in instruction, and participation in continuous professional development activities.

  
  

  Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Possess high ethical standards and strong personal and professional integrity
  • Function as an effective leader with excellent communications skills
  • Ability to adapt and be open-minded, willing to take risks and accept change and responsibility
  • Skilled in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

  Preferred Qualifications

  N/A

  
  

  Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

  EOE, Including Disability / Vets

• About the company

  Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a private graduate school in North Chicago, Illinois.

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