Assistant-Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, Department of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Job Details

Assistant-Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Application Deadline
July 30, 2026

Full-Time Regular
201514

[C26-012]

Assistant/Associate Professor

Department of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Nurse Anesthesia Department as a full time, 12-month, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor. We seek applicants who will teach doctoral-level courses in the DNAP program, coordinate and evaluate courses, participate in the evaluation of DNAP doctoral scholarly projects; contribute to curricular development and evaluation; engage in scholarly activities such as presentations and publications; serve on committees at the professional, departmental, and university level; and maintain clinical practice.

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About CCSU’s Department of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

The Department of Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) Practice trains critical care nurses to become highly proficient nurse anesthesia practitioners. In collaboration with Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia and Integrated Anesthesia Associates' Nurse Anesthesia Program of Hartford, our DNAP provides a practice-based doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia that enables critical care registered nurses to become either certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) or, for those possessing a master’s degree, to acquire a doctoral degree. Our program prepares practitioners to become leaders and experts in anesthesia care by providing a curriculum that includes an expanded understanding of evidence-based medicine, advanced sciences, bioethics, healthcare policy, and patient safety.

For more information about the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program please visit DNAP.

Position Profile

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

1. Teach doctoral-level courses in the DNAP program
2. Course coordination and student evaluation
3. Participate in the evaluation of DNAP doctoral scholarly projects
4. Participate in curricular development and evaluation of program learning
5. Engage in scholarly activities (presentations and publications)
6. Contribute to committee service at the professional, departmental, and university level
7. Maintain clinical practice

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Education: All applicants must possess DNAP, DNP, or PhD; or Anesthesiologist with MD or DO. (The completion of doctorate is required by time of appointment.)

Experience and Training:

• Candidate is capable of meeting all responsibilities listed in position profile
• Active licensure to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut or meet all eligibility requirements to apply for a nursing license in the state of Connecticut.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with DNAP, DNP, or Ph.D.; or Anesthesiologist with MD or DO. (The completion of doctorate is required by time of appointment.)
• Current certification or recertification as a CRNA or Anesthesiologist with at least one year of full- time clinical activity.
• College-level teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia program within the last ten years.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Clinical competency as demonstrated by at least 6 months of practice as CRNA or Anesthesiologist by time of appointment.
• College-level teaching experience in programs leading to degrees in Nurse Anesthesia within the last two (2) years.
• Experience with current technology that enhances student learning experiences such as simulation, virtual reality, and other active learning modalities.
• Teaching experience that includes all aspects of preparation and full course responsibilities for entire academic term, i.e., experience beyond teaching assistantships and guest lectures.
• Experience in distance learning as instructor and course designer
• Experience with program assessment

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents. Extended to July 30, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• If selected for interview, written recommendation from three current professionals with title, email addresses and telephone numbers will be required. One of the three references must be from a manager, director, or department chair.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Rachel A. Rachler, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2676 or Rachler@ccsu.edu