Part Time - Adjunct Nurse Anesthesia Faculty

Position Overview:

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program. We seek a dynamic, clinically experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a doctoral degree in nursing and a strong commitment to nurse anesthesia education, clinical excellence, and scholarly engagement. Ideal candidates will contribute to preparing the next generation of CRNA leaders through innovative teaching, simulation-based learning, and active involvement in research or evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will collaborate with the DNP-NA leadership team to foster an inclusive learning environment and support program accreditation, student success, and clinical partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

Teaching & Clinical Instruction:

• Develop new coursework for the nurse anesthesia program and ensure alignment with Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program Standards on Accreditation

• Review and re-align scholarly project coursework to align with DNP-NA program curriculum through focused course development and editing.

• Provide high-quality instruction in nurse anesthesia didactic and clinical courses.

• Develop and deliver simulation-based learning experiences aligned with program competencies and accreditation standards.

• Facilitate student learning in basic sciences, anesthesia principles, scholarly projects, and clinical practicum.

Scholarship:

• Mentor students in the development and implementation of DNP scholarly projects.

• Serve on DNP scholarly project committees

Service & Leadership:

• Support student mentorship, academic advising, and professional development.

• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and continuous quality improvement.

• Support the DNP-NA Admissions process and applicant selection.

Community & Professional Engagement:

• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being in all academic and clinical activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD) in Nursing from an accredited institution.

• Current certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the NBCRNA.

• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a CRNA.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student support in graduate nurse anesthesia education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior academic teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia program.

• Experience in simulation-based instruction and clinical skills education.

• Experience mentoring DNP or graduate nursing students.

About the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing:

The Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges in any public university in the United States. It offers a full spectrum of degree programs and delivers its nationally recognized curriculum across 12 Penn State campuses, including the College of Medicine in Hershey. The College supports interdisciplinary scholarship and community-engaged research and is home to centers of excellence including the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the SAFE-T Center, and the Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation.

Application Process:

To apply, candidates must submit the following:

• A cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position

• A current curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without candidate consent)

Applications must be submitted online through the Penn State job portal: https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin 9/1/26 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Sarah Rollison, Search Committee Chair
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Academic Support Building

90 Hope Drive, Suite 1300, Hershey, PA 17033
Email: smr7705@psu.edu

Upon hire, DNP-NA Adjunct Faculty will be required to complete simulation education training unless evidence of prior training has been provided by the applicant.