Nurse Anesthesia Program Director
Date Posted: November 6, 2009
Job Status: Full-time
Primary Location: Portland
Job Description
The University of New England’s Master of Science Nurse Anesthesia Program, a fully accredited, master’s degree program based in Portland, Maine, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to serve as Program Director.
Represented by a diverse clinical and didactic faculty, the anesthesia program is part of the multi-disciplinary Westbrook College of Health Professions that also includes academic programs in nursing, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, physician assistant training, athletic training, and exercise science. The University of New England, an acknowledged leader in health sciences and liberal arts education, also includes Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, and Arts and Sciences.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for Program Director include: 1) providing leadership and mentoring for faculty and staff; 2) developing a progressive research, scholarship and service agenda; 3) developing resources and funding support; 4) developing and managing the program budget; 5) providing direct student instruction as part of the core teaching faculty; 6) facilitating the accreditation process; 7) overseeing didactic & clinical curriculum development; and; 8) representing the program to the College, University and community. Candidates should be effective leaders with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all constituent groups, including students, faculty, staff and administration, as well as professional, governmental and community partners.
Qualifications
- Possesses a master’s degree or higher (doctoral degree preferred)
- Possesses current certification as a CRNA
- Has prior clinical, academic, scholarship and/or research experience.
* Background check may be required.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit the following materials to contact listed below:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Review of applicants begins November 6, 2009.
Contact
Human Resources Office
University of New England
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103-2670
careers@une.edu
The University of New England is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes female and minority candidates.
The University of New England is a founding member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition, a consortium of Maine employers committed to increasing the diversity of their workforces, and working to make Maine a more welcoming place for all people. Members of the Coalition can be found by visiting diversityhiringcoalition.org.