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Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA), School of Nursing

Position Information

Position Title: Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA), School of Nursing
Department: School of Nursing
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57889

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• Identifying programmatic needs related to faculty assignments, assuring appropriate educational, research, and practice/service goals.
• Work with leadership to identify adjunct faculty needs, hire, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
• Supervise faculty as assigned in their track.
• Serve as a resource for course faculty and students and communicate and serve as the first contact to resolve student and faculty issues in their track.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator to identify and secure the development of new clinical sites, maintain current clinical sites, and continuously evaluate clinical sites, and liaison with clinical partners.
• Create and monitor compliance with policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitor and report performance of students on certification examinations and collaborate with leadership to improve first time pass rates.
• Complete verifications, proof of program completion, including specifics of courses and clinical hours for alumni.
• Provide oversight to ensure faculty development/mentorship for faculty to advance in the development of their teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Maintain current certification in specialty and demonstrate knowledge of professional issues affecting clinical practice (community and workforce needs, changes in financial and clinical resources, state and federal regulatory requirements, accreditation requirements, scope of practice, educational environments, healthcare reimbursement, NY state legislation and New York state Department of Health guidelines/policies, and any technological advancements) that may influence the program and practice by engaging in professional development (this may be demonstrated by their attendance at professional meetings, active engagement in state and/or national professional associations, active participation on program and conducting institutions committees, and scholarly activities).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

• Develop, teach, and evaluate assigned courses, mentor students, develop simulation policies and practices, and conduct scholarly inquiry.
• Monitor activities for their track to assure the meeting of accreditation standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of clinical practice sites and preceptors and direct the Clinical Coordinator in the student placement and evaluation process.
• Report to and assist the assistant/associate dean for the DNP programs in making teaching assignments and revising the curriculum as needed for the CRNA program.

• Meets as needed as part of the enrollment management team to recruit and retain excellent students with attention to achieving the goals of holistic enrollment to ensure that the SON provides an equitable and inclusive environment for diverse students, understanding that diversity encompasses a wide range of factors, including gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, veteran status, and other important factors (e.g., first generation attendance and economic security).
• Collaborate with Office of Student Services regarding DNP student recruitment, admission, and financial aid programs.
• Plan and provide welcome orientation and exit interviews for students in their program.
• Monitor student progression and support students and faculty in discussions about progression issues.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of DNP scholarly projects and dissemination of the same.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

• Earned doctorate in nursing with undergraduate/graduate degrees from regionally accredited colleges/universities.
• Registered nurse/APRN licensed (or license pending) to practice in the State of New York.
• Clinical experience as a CRNA and prior leadership experience in the advanced practice program role they lead.
• Evidence of a sustained and progressive record of academic leadership and scholarly productivity at the national level.
• CV consistent to hold the rank of Professor, Associate, or Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo and academic credentials to be a member of the Graduate Faculty.
• Ability to organize, inspire, support, and build effective teams to advance the missions of the SON; listen and build consensus among varied constituents; promote innovation and manage change; respond to and manage difficult conversations to achieve outcomes and improve the School of Nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Dean and SON leadership, faculty, staff, and students to advance UBs mission to become a top 25 public research university.
• Prior administrative, teaching, research and/or clinical practice experience involving the successful management of faculty, students and/or professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience leading in a complex organizational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a program coordinator or director in a graduate program.
• Experience developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships.

Salary Range
Competitive

Job Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jackie Martek
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Staff Assistant
Contact's Email: jmartek@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-3537

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/03/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:











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