UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Anesthesia for Nurses

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve as Clinical Director of the Division of Anesthesia for Nurses. The Division of Anesthesia for Nurses (AFN) is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Health Professions. The AFN division is dedicated to preparing competent and compassionate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) ready to meet the needs of our communities through high-quality didactic education, clinical instruction, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes-based research. Our faculty and staff strive to improve population health by developing and inspiring healthcare leaders.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000202 CHP - AFN

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Clinical Director plays a vital role in overseeing and advancing clinical education within the Nurse Anesthesia (AFN) program. This position includes opportunities for teaching, curriculum development, student advising, clinical practice coordination, and scholarly contributions. Faculty members are expected to foster strong relationships with clinical sites, ensure high-quality training experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the AFN program.

This position is tenured track eligible, and academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or faculty instruction in nurse anesthesia or related fields.
• Strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
• Active, unencumbered CRNA certification and APRN licensure (or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina).
• Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia or a related healthcare field.

Preferred Qualifications:

The most competitive candidates will have:

• A record of expertise in clinical and/or didactic education
• Experience in curriculum development, academic scholarship, and professional association involvement

Reporting & Evaluation

Faculty members report to the AFN Division Director. Performance evaluations are conducted by the Division Director, with input from the Department Chair and Dean.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Coordination & Student Support

• Establish and maintain affiliate relationships with external clinical sites to ensure quality clinical instruction.
• Prepare and execute clinical rotation assignments and monitor nurse anesthesia resident progression during their time in the program.
• Collaborate with the clinical education staff to ensure students meet all onboarding and credentialing requirements before clinical rotations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program, students, clinical coordinators, and clinical preceptors.
• Collect and maintain student, preceptor, and clinical site evaluations to assess clinical education effectiveness.

Faculty Instruction & Academic Duties

• Contribute to student instruction as a course director for practicum courses.
• Participate in high-fidelity simulation throughout the didactic year and aid in maintaining simulation labs and equipment.
• Share didactic teaching responsibilities within the AFN division, contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational content.
• Support curriculum development to align with educational and clinical instruction goals.
• Engage in interprofessional education initiatives to promote collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
• Collaborate with the division director and other AFN faculty in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.
• Serve as a mentor and academic advisor to students, providing guidance in clinical, professional, and scholarly project development.
• Participate in faculty meetings, program committees, and accreditation preparation.

Scholarship & Professional Engagement

• Contribute to scholarly activities, research, presentations, and publications in nurse anesthesia education and practice.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education to stay current in the field.
• Represent the program in national and regional nurse anesthesia organizations and conferences.

Applications:

Qualified applicants may apply online at http://www.Jobs.musc.edu. Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references (names). Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until all faculty positions are filled. All inquiries will be confidential.

For further information or inquiries, please contact:

Patrick McNeal, DMSc, PA-C
Search Committee Chair
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
MUSC Emergency Medicine & Telemedicine, PA-C

Email: mcnealp@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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