Associate Program Director- IL- Nurse Anesthesia Program

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences invites applications for the administrative position of Associate Program Director to oversee the new Nurse Anesthesia program at Midwestern University, Downers Grove campus . Qualified candidates for the Associate Program Director will be doctorally prepared CRNAs (from an accredited agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education at the time the degree was conferred) who are experientially qualified to assist the CRNA Program Director and assume leadership responsibilities for the program. The Associate Director must have a current license or privilege to practice as a registered professional nurse and / or APRN in the state or territory of jurisdiction of the program and must have a current certification or current recertification by the NBCRNA. The Associate Director must also demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues that may influence the program and nurse anesthesia practice by engaging in professional development.

The University seeks an individual with leadership, vision, and creativity that demonstrates :

• Understanding of higher education, with a focus on recruitment of students
• Experience in clinical practice and experience with the recruitment of rotation sites and clinical preceptors / supervisors
• Understanding of curricular design, implementation, and evaluation
• Ability to manage faculty and support faculty development and scholarship
• Excellent communication skills
• A vision of the current and projected state of practice in Nurse Anesthesiology
• Knowledge of and experience with strategic planning
• An ability to manage human and fiscal resources
• A commitment to lifelong learning

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, along with a record of teaching, research, and service. The salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of this key position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals with campuses in Glendale Arizona and Downers Grove Illinois.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short / long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child / dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick / flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.