Faculty, DNAP Completion Program

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JOB SUMMARY

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) is seeking a dynamic and versatile full-time faculty member to join its DNAP Completion (DNAP-C) Program. This position plays a critical role in doctoral-level education with a focus on scholarship, research, project development, and student mentorship. The faculty member will contribute to all aspects of the program, including course instruction, curriculum enhancement, academic advising, and scholarly initiatives. This individual will serve as a key academic resource for students and colleagues, helping to uphold the institution’s mission and drive excellence in graduate-level nurse anesthesia education.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree in nursing (e.g., MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD, EdD) 
  • Current licenses and certifications: 
    • TN or multi-state for RNs 
    • APRN for CRNAs/NPs 
    • NBCRNA certification for CRNAs  
    • Specialty certification as applicable if NP 
  • Demonstrated expertise in scholarship and doctoral-level research 
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and mentoring skills 
  • Prior teaching experience at the graduate level  
  • Commitment to MTSA’s mission and values 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive or exclusive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related activities as requested. Key responsibilities include: 

Faculty Expectations:

The instructor will perform duties typical of a faculty member at a graduate-level health sciences institution, including but not limited to: 

  • Teaching, coaching, advising, supervising, and advocating for students 

  • Curriculum development 

  • Program promotion 

  • Representing and promoting MTSA’s mission and values 

  • Collaborating professionally with administrators and peers 

  • Engaging in ongoing professional development 

Compliance and Conduct: 

The instructor must uphold MTSA’s mission and adhere to all institutional rules and regulations as detailed in the Faculty Handbook. All duties must be performed professionally, ethically, and in accordance with evolving MTSA policies. 

Instructional Responsibilities: 

  • Assigned a teaching workload consistent with peer faculty, with an average of up to 10 instructional hours per assigned workday Monday- Thursday. 

  • Active participation in MTSA’s Quality Enhancement Plan 

  • Serve as a mentor/advisor to approximately 10 students per class cohort 

  • Set clear communication boundaries with students regarding office hours and contact protocols listed in each course syllabus 

  • Participate in interviewing prospective students and serve on faculty committees, as assigned 

  • Ensure all course materials are current, with clear objectives and evaluation rubrics 

  • Respond to student communications within two MTSA business days 

  • Teach or co-teach the following courses: 

    • DNAP 730, Informatics, Education, Curriculum, Instruction, Evaluation: Application and Practice  

    • DNAP 770, Applied Scholarship  

    • DNAP 771, Scholarly Project 1 

    • DNAP 772, Scholarly Project 2  

    • DNAP 773, Scholarly Project 3  

Service and Institutional Contribution: 

This position includes non-teaching responsibilities essential to the mission of MTSA. Examples include: 

  • Chairing and serving on doctoral student project committees 

  • Curriculum planning and refinement 

  • Participation in faculty development days and institutional events (e.g., graduation) 

  • Engaging with external agencies as needed for program support or collaboration 

  • Contributing to publications and ongoing scholarship 

  • Participation on MTSA-assigned committees

Faculty in this role must provide a minimum of one hour of live synchronous instruction per credit hour taught in the DNAP-C program, ensuring meaningful student engagement. 

Ideal Candidate Traits: 

  • Adaptable and willing to step into diverse instructional or project-based roles as needed 

  • Collaborative, dependable, and able to work across disciplines 

  • Passionate about mentoring students and supporting academic excellence 

  • Willing to take initiative in both structured and evolving projects 

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

  • MTSA Staff Committee Member
  • Other committees as assigned

REPORTING

Reports to Program Director, DNAP-C program

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia