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Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Program Director/ Associate Clinical Professor, DNP/NA Employment Status Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description The School of Nurse Anesthesia Program Director oversees all aspects of UNE's Westbrook College of Health Professions ( WCHP) School of Nurse Anesthesia, DNP/NA Program. The Program Director will be ultimately responsible for all academic and other decisions regarding students' progress throughout the Program, including dismissal if appropriate.
Responsibilities - Provide leadership in the delivery of the academic and clinical curriculum for the program.
- Chair the Admissions Committee to review applications of prospective students and the selection process.
- Coordinate and maintain communication with the Dean, other Department Directors and Program faculty concerning MSNA Program activities.
- Serve as the major link between UNE and external parties interested in the program, such as other health education programs, potential employers, state officials concerned with planning and delivery of health care services, and relevant professional organizations such as MeANA, AANA and NEASF.
- Prepare and submit COA site visit applications and self-study documentation when required.
- Commit to actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Understand and comply with the University of New England Safety Manual.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Represent the program through regional and national clinical affiliations.
- Provide supervision and direction to the Program's faculty and Professional staff.
- Liaison with clinical sites, coordinators, preceptors, and other staff to provide an excellent experiential experience for the Program's students. Responsible for teaching courses depending on the faculty staffing level. Participate as committee member and/or chair for scholarly projects.
Reports directly to the Dean of Westbrook College of Health Professions.
Doctoral degree required, current CRNA licensure, current Maine RN and APRN licensure, and 3-5 years administrative experience in an educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of didactic and clinical issues of CRNA training, and appreciation of the "culture" of CRNA education, and the ability to interact with both internal and external arenas dealing with the CRNA profession.
- The ability to serve as an advocate for the program within the institution and in the broader health care environment.
- Experience in the preparation of accreditation documents, and accreditation processes.
- Knowledgeable in methods needed to assist with the role transition issues of CRNA education.
- Ability to support and advocate for faculty members in their dealings with students and facilitating program/faculty development.
- 3-5 years teaching experience in an academic faculty position.
- Excellent management skills.
- Evidence of budgetary/fiduciary management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of academic regulations and processes.
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) For those working in health care and clinical settings only: In order to protect the health and safety of the groups served, all students and employees who work in health care and clinical settings are required by Maine law to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Maine only allows for medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical exemption to the vaccine policy, after receiving a conditional offer of employment, you may seek the exemption through Human Resources. That process will include presenting documentation from your health care provider that outlines your medical conditions that qualify for a medical exemption and the provider's authorization of the medical exemption. Please note that individuals who are required to be vaccinated per Maine law as a condition of employment will not be employed or permitted to work until they are in compliance with the policy.
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