"Continuing, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Faculty Assistant Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program"

Position Summary

The Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) is pleased to invite applications for the position of Faculty Assistant Program Director of the Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program. This full-time 12-month continuing non-tenure track position commences as early as December 2025.

The Faculty Assistant Program Director provides leadership and operational support for the Nurse Anesthesia Program under the direction of the Program Director. This role collaborates with FCN Leadership, faculty, staff and students to ensure the nurse anesthesia program meets accreditation and regulatory standards, provides excellent learning experiences, and is at the cutting-edge of nurse anesthesia education.

At the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, we innovate and educate. We seek a visionary, innovative and dynamic leader in this role who will maximize our academic potential for the greater good of the entire community. Join us-a strong community committed to inspiring each other to ignite change.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Oversight

• Models excellence in teaching didactic, theory, and principles of practice including pharmacology, physiology, pathophysiology, and anesthesia principles and techniques. Course content is assigned and includes simulation instruction on as needed basis by the Program Director in consultation with the Assistant Director.
• Works closely with the Program Director, provides strategic leadership for the implementation of the DNP-NA curriculum ensuring the FCN program remains at the forefront of cutting-edge DNP-NA education. Facilitates implementation of all accreditation mandates required by the Council on Accreditation.
• Supports the planning, coordination and supervising of student's clinical and didactic evaluations and assists in scheduling students' academic and clinical experiences.
• Plans and participates in recruitment and orientation of new faculty, lecturers, and students.
• Nurtures an environment of collegiality and transparency.
• Teaches in Academic Program.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participates in all accreditation related activities including under the direction of the Program Director, including but not limited to: preparing responses to the Council on Accreditation (COA) and contributing to the development and maintenance of the program self-study.
• Leads on-going program evaluation under the direction of the Program Director with a focus on ongoing program improvement.
• Assists in planning and coordination of committee activities that support the program and its' affiliations.
• Serves as an active member of the program and FCN Committees ,
• Assists with the development, administration and review of student policies and procedures governing the following:
  • recruitment, selection, evaluation, due process, graduation, personnel policies and assignments. Assists with
  • development, review, and update of the Administrative Manual.
• Participates in all activities related to interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Prepares semester evaluation summaries for students. Conducts meetings with students regarding clinical and didactic progress. Counsels' students as needed. Aids in maintaining all necessary student clinical and didactic records, statistical reports, and files.
• Provides strategic oversight of student clinical placements, ensures alignment with case requirements to support comprehensive clinical education, and assumes primary responsibility for managing all clinical operations, communications, and issue resolution.
• Coordinates and conducts annual clinical site visits, as well as additional visits as warranted, in collaboration with the Program Director, to evaluate potential site acquisitions, ensure site quality, support students learning, and maintain clinical partnerships and affiliation standards.
• Prepares reports of same and creates surveys and statistics as needed for Program Evaluation Committee.
• Assists in preparation and submission of the Annual Report to the Dean and maintains student and faculty data.
• Supports student and faculty retention and serves on search committees as needed.
• Standard workload consistent with the FCN workload policy, compromising credit hours of direct instruction and credit hours dedicated to administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• CRNA with an earned doctoral degree (DNP, DNAP, or PhD) from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania
• Current certification or current recertification by the NBCRNA.
• Formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction (per COA DNP std B17.)
• Minimum of three years academic administration experience or other significant academic/educational nursing leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years' academic administration experience or other significant academic/educational nursing leadership experience.
• Ability to support development and implementation of mission-centered, innovative, cost-effective curricula.
• Experience developing strong clinical partnerships locally to support the academic programs.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Experience with innovative, evidence-based, and technologically rich teaching strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to collaborate.
• Fiscal acumen.
• The highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
• An administrative leadership style that is responsive to the needs of faculty, students, and staff.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Full-time workload allows for one clinical practice day a week as discussed with the Program Director.

Special Message to Applicants

Applications must include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.

A statement articulating how the candidate's contributions support the University's mission (and enduring principles) and a statement on inclusive excellence are required one week prior to interview.

Contact information for three individual references are required for all finalists.

Required for appointment:

• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Evidence of professional liability insurance.
• Criminal background check clearance.
• FBI fingerprints and PA Child Abuse Clearance.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive.

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