Position Overview: 

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program. We seek a dynamic, clinically experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a doctoral degree in nursing and a strong commitment to nurse anesthesia education, clinical excellence, and scholarly engagement. Ideal candidates will contribute to preparing the next generation of CRNA leaders through innovative teaching, simulation-based learning, and active involvement in research or evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will collaborate with the DNP-NA leadership team to foster an inclusive learning environment and support program accreditation, student success, and clinical partnerships. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Teaching & Clinical Instruction: 

• Develop new coursework for the nurse anesthesia program and ensure alignment with Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program Standards on Accreditation 

• Review and re-align scholarly project coursework to align with DNP-NA program curriculum through focused course development and editing. 

• Provide high-quality instruction in nurse anesthesia didactic and clinical courses. 

• Develop and deliver simulation-based learning experiences aligned with program competencies and accreditation standards. 

• Facilitate student learning in basic sciences, anesthesia principles, scholarly projects, and clinical practicum. 

Scholarship: 

• Mentor students in the development and implementation of DNP scholarly projects. 

• Serve on DNP scholarly project committees 

Service & Leadership: 

• Support student mentorship, academic advising, and professional development. 

• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and continuous quality improvement. 

• Support the DNP-NA Admissions process and applicant selection.  

Community & Professional Engagement: 

• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being in all academic and clinical activities. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD) in Nursing from an accredited institution. 

• Current certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the NBCRNA. 

• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.  

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a CRNA. 

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student support in graduate nurse anesthesia education. 
    

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior academic teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia program. 

• Experience in simulation-based instruction and clinical skills education. 

• Experience mentoring DNP or graduate nursing students. 

About the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: 

The Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges in any public university in the United States. It offers a full spectrum of degree programs and delivers its nationally recognized curriculum across 12 Penn State campuses, including the College of Medicine in Hershey. The College supports interdisciplinary scholarship and community-engaged research and is home to centers of excellence including the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the SAFE-T Center, and the Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation.  

Application Process: 

To apply, candidates must submit the following: 

• A cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position 

• A current curriculum vitae 

• Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without candidate consent) 

Applications must be submitted online through the Penn State job portal: https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin 9/1/26 and continue until the position is filled. 

For more information, contact: 
Dr. Sarah Rollison, Search Committee Chair 
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing 
Academic Support Building 

90 Hope Drive, Suite 1300, Hershey, PA 17033 
Email: [email protected] 

Upon hire, DNP-NA Adjunct Faculty will be required to complete simulation education training unless evidence of prior training has been provided by the applicant.