University of the Incarnate Word
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice-Anesthesiology Program (CRNA Program)
Full-time faculty role in the Doctor of Nursing Practice with Specialization in Anesthesiology (CRNA Program) focused on teaching across face-to-face, hybrid, and hyflex modalities at several locations in Texas. The position includes instructional duties, program administrative duties, scholarship, service, professional activities, and maintaining professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
Key Responsibilities
- • Participate in course and curriculum development and advancement of the program.
- • Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
- • Teach anesthesia principles and basic sciences in a variety of courses including select clinical residency courses and CRNA simulation labs which align with curriculum goals.
- • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
- • Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
- • Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
- • Actively participate in student activities to promote student success and engagement.
- • Deliver high quality web-mediated lectures in a variety of teaching modalities (face to face, hybrid and hyflex formats).
- • Communicate timely with students, departments, and university officials via the learning management system and UIW applications.
- • Advise, guide and contribute to student DNP scholarly project processes including IRB.
- • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
- • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
- • Engage in scholarly research activities within the specialty OR Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
- • Maintain required professional certifications and licensures within the industry.
- • Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
- • Perform other duties as assigned.
- • Maintain program curriculum according to accreditation and university standards.
- • Comply with policies and procedures that are consistent with the overall mission of the school and in compliance with accreditation standards and other regulatory agencies.
- • Assist with recruitment and enrollment of students.
- • Market and promote the program.
- • Provide formative and summative student feedback to students, peers and program administrators.
- • Engage in clinical practice to maintain professional skills and serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
- • Create an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- • In collaboration with the Program Director/Chair, participate in strategic, institutional, and service planning for the program and School.
- • Travel as needed to promote student success in clinical learning environments.
- • Attend professional local, state and national meetings to inform practice.
- • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
- • Knowledge of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) scope of practice and professional requirements and national standards.
- • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and mentorship skills.
- • Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- • Effective and innovative instructional delivery.
- • Proficiency in the use of instructional technology both face to face and distance education.
- • Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
- • Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
- • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
- • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, School and regulatory agencies.
- • PhD, MD, DNP, DNAP or clinical doctorate in higher education with a focus on nursing, anesthesiology and or pharmacology.
- • A PhD in a related science field may be considered to teach the basic sciences, pharmacology and principles of anesthesiology.
- • Two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in related fields.
- • Documented mentorship experiences either in academic setting or clinical setting.
- • Certification and licensures in related fields (CRNA, MD, RPh).
- • Current certification/recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or related science field.
- • Current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), MD or RPh in the State of Texas or ability to obtain by assignment start date.
Preferred
- • CRNA, MD or PhD in related science field, with focus on anesthesiology and pharmacology.
Benefits & Perks
- • medical
- • dental
- • vision
- • flexible spending accounts
- • numerous paid holidays
- • vacation and sick leave
- • UIW tuition waivers
- • tuition exchange programs
- • Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents
- • 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match
- • a retirement health solution
- • employer-paid Life/AD&D
- • long-term disability
- • pet insurance
- • an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- • wellness programs
- • employee discount program
- • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice-Anesthesiology Program (CRNA Program)
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions invites full-time faculty candidates for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice with Specialization in Anesthesiology ( CRNA Program). Expectations include face to face, hybrid and hyflex teaching modalities across several geographical locations within the state of Texas. Occasional travel to clinical site classrooms for student engagement is expected and as directed by the CRNA Program Administrators. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.
Credentials of finalist will determine final rank.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period 12 months
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Instructional Duties:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
PhD, MD, DNP , DNAP or clinical doctorate in higher education with a focus on nursing, anesthesiology and or pharmacology. A PhD in a related science field may be considered to teach the basic sciences, pharmacology and principles of anesthesiology.
Required Work Experience
CRNA , MD or PhD in related science field, with focus on anesthesiology and pharmacology.
Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations
Typically, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with extended hours needed, to include occasional work on the weekend, based on departmental needs to meet departmental goals.
Physical Demands
Posting Details
Posting Number UN1026PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/03/2026
Multi-Hire Pool No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to CRNA Director
Salary $210,000 commensurate with experience
Open Date 05/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Position Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice-Anesthesiology Program (CRNA Program)
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions invites full-time faculty candidates for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice with Specialization in Anesthesiology ( CRNA Program). Expectations include face to face, hybrid and hyflex teaching modalities across several geographical locations within the state of Texas. Occasional travel to clinical site classrooms for student engagement is expected and as directed by the CRNA Program Administrators. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.
Credentials of finalist will determine final rank.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period 12 months
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Instructional Duties:
- Participate in course and curriculum development and advancement of the program.
- Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
- Teach anesthesia principles and basic sciences in a variety of courses including select clinical residency courses and CRNA simulation labs which align with curriculum goals. May teach additional courses consistent with the needs of the department.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
- Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
- Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
- Actively participate in student activities to promote student success and engagement.
- Deliver high quality web-mediated lectures in a variety of teaching modalities (face to face, hybrid and hyflex formats).
- Communicate timely with students, departments, and university officials via the learning management system and UIW applications.
- Advise, guide and contribute to student DNP scholarly project processes including IRB .
- Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
- Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
- Engage in scholarly research activities within the specialty OR Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
- Maintain required professional certifications and licensures within the industry.
- Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain program curriculum according to accreditation and university standards.
- Comply with policies and procedures that are consistent with the overall mission of the school and in compliance with accreditation standards and other regulatory agencies.
- Assist with recruitment and enrollment of students. Market and promote the program.
- Provide formative and summative student feedback to students, peers and program administrators.
- Engage in clinical practice to maintain professional skills and serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
- Create an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- In collaboration with the Program Director/Chair, participate in strategic, institutional, and service planning for the program and School.
- Travel as needed to promote student success in clinical learning environments.
- Attend professional local, state and national meetings to inform practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of certified registered nurse anesthetists ( CRNA ) scope of practice and professional requirements and national standards.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and mentorship skills.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective and innovative instructional delivery.
- Proficiency in the use of instructional technology both face to face and distance education.
- Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
- Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
- Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, School and regulatory agencies.
PhD, MD, DNP , DNAP or clinical doctorate in higher education with a focus on nursing, anesthesiology and or pharmacology. A PhD in a related science field may be considered to teach the basic sciences, pharmacology and principles of anesthesiology.
Required Work Experience
- Two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in related fields.
- Documented mentorship experiences either in academic setting or clinical setting.
CRNA , MD or PhD in related science field, with focus on anesthesiology and pharmacology.
Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations
- Certification and licensures in related fields ( CRNA , MD, RPh).
- Current certification/recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists ( NBCRNA ) or related science field.
- Current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ), MD or RPh in the State of Texas or ability to obtain by assignment start date.
Typically, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm with extended hours needed, to include occasional work on the weekend, based on departmental needs to meet departmental goals.
Physical Demands
- Ability to actively engage in program events for extended periods of time.
- Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and potential/current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Posting Details
Posting Number UN1026PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/03/2026
Multi-Hire Pool No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to CRNA Director
Salary $210,000 commensurate with experience
Open Date 05/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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