Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (12 month) 

Position Summary

The McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) is part of the College of Health Professions and offers both undergraduate and graduate degree in nursing.  Undergraduate tracks include traditional, second degree option and part-time. Graduate offerings include the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) exit tracks for family nurse practitioner, nursing & healthcare leadership, adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse leader; post-graduate emergency nurse practitioner, post-master’s DNP, and DNP in nurse anesthesia. The Master’s Entry Advanced Generalist (MEAGN), most recently launched, offers pre-licensure preparation at the master’s level.  Since 2016, the MSN and DNP programs have been ranked in the U.S. News and World Report (March 2021) “Best Graduate Schools Ranking” and the Nurse Anesthesia Program was ranked #10 in the nation.

The Nurse Anesthesia Department invites applications for a tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Nursing within the MSON. This full-time position is for a highly-motivated educator for our program. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated an active program of scholarship, and evidence of excellence in teaching university-level academic nurse anesthesia. Expertise in simulation in nurse anesthesia education is also sought. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Nurse Anesthesia Department in the McAuley School of Nursing seeks an innovative scholar with demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship in nurse anesthesia. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to our program in integrating the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a full teaching load each semester may include classroom, clinical, and online instruction as well as various administrative work as assigned by the department chair and/or the Dean.  

Requirements

•  Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP) or a doctoral degree in a closely related discipline and graduate degree in nursing 
• Michigan RN license or ability to obtain as well as applicable national nursing certification
• Relevant CRNA practice experience as indicated in the position summary 
• Commitment to contribute to clinical learning

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have a record of experience and demonstrated commitment to teaching and scholarship in nurse anesthesia.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).      

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a standard office and classroom. Environment subject to change pending semester workload and inclusion/exclusion of clinical site to consideration of environment.      

Licenses/Certifications

Michigan RN license or ability to obtain as well as applicable national nursing certification    

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application should be made online and should consist of a letter of application explaining your interest in the position and the school, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation, statement on teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement (e.g., describing your experiences working with diverse populations and activities including future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins August 2022.  Direct position inquiries to Greg Bozimowski DNP, CRNA, department coordinator and Faculty Search Committee Chair via email, bozimogm@udmercy.edu.    

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.