What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for the Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing prepares students through course work that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice as well as in organizational and leadership skills. The rigorous curriculum features courses addressing the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, basic-to-advanced principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and the professional role.
This full-time, tenure- or appointment-stream faculty position can be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. This leadership faculty position will be responsible for overseeing the overall function of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.
Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
Administrative Responsibilities Will Include
Complete requirements regarding qualifications can be found at www.join.pitt.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ and search for requisition number: 26002660.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
For more information on the School of Nursing, visit www.nursing.pitt.edu.
Posted On 5/11/2026 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Job Location Pittsburgh, PA
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for the Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing prepares students through course work that develops knowledge and skill in anesthesia practice as well as in organizational and leadership skills. The rigorous curriculum features courses addressing the chemistry and physics of anesthesia, advanced pharmacology, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, basic-to-advanced principles of anesthesia care, anesthesia technology, team training, patient safety, and the professional role.
This full-time, tenure- or appointment-stream faculty position can be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. This leadership faculty position will be responsible for overseeing the overall function of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia.
Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
Administrative Responsibilities Will Include
- Liaising with the Office of the Dean and other administrative groups on matters related to department faculty and staff
- Leading Department of Nurse Anesthesia faculty meetings, overseeing the assignment of department courses
- Creating opportunities and providing support for Nurse Anesthesia faculty development activities
- Mentoring faculty in research and quality improvement projects
- Interviewing faculty candidates and providing input on potential contribution to the department in both research and teaching roles, and strategic planning for individual faculty development
- Other duties may be assigned based on department needs.
- Candidate must be board certified as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and hold an unencumbered license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or hold an unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state)
- Proven administrative capabilities in leading and managing in academic and curricular activities, including didactic and clinical graduate courses; conducts independent research/scholarship; has leadership skills in: teaching, research/scholarship, and service
- Must meet qualifications for appointment to the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Faculty.
Complete requirements regarding qualifications can be found at www.join.pitt.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ and search for requisition number: 26002660.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
For more information on the School of Nursing, visit www.nursing.pitt.edu.
Posted On 5/11/2026 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Job Location Pittsburgh, PA