Adjunct Faculty, DNP Advisor

Job Summary

Barry University's DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program has two tracks. The entry-level Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with Specialization in Anesthesiology is for new students. The Post-Master's DNP with Specialization in Anesthesiology is for students completing the DNP degree. The DNP Project Advisor mentors Nurse Anesthesiology DNP students on their scholarly projects, serving as chair or committee member.

The position is hybrid and supports the Hollywood, West Palm Beach and Orlando classroom sites. Online teaching and DNP advising are done remotely. Advisors must attend in person for presentations, workshops and other activities set by program administration.

Essential Functions

• Serve as chair or committee member for DNP scholarly projects, guiding students from problem identification and proposal development through implementation, evaluation, final manuscript and presentation.
• Review project drafts and give timely, constructive written feedback on the problem statement, PICO question, literature review, theoretical framework and methodology.
• Work with program faculty to guide students through IRB preparation and submission.
• Meet with advisees regularly through web-based platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Report student progress and concerns to the course lead and Program Director, and take part in remediation and student success planning as needed.
• Take part in program evaluation and outcomes assessment as requested.
• Keep Florida RN and APRN licensure active and unencumbered, maintain NBCRNA certification through the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program, stay clinically current, complete required university onboarding and training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Earned doctoral degree, or current enrollment in a doctoral program
• Current national certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA
• Active, unencumbered Florida RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility for Florida licensure
• Strong writing skills and the ability to teach, mentor and evaluate students in the nurse anesthesia curriculum
• Experience with distance teaching, learning management systems and web-based platforms
• Commitment to educating nontraditional students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Preferred

• Earned doctoral degree (DNP, PhD or related doctorate)
• Experience chairing or serving on DNP project or doctoral committees, and mentoring students on DNP scholarly projects
• Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice projects or scholarly publication
• At least one year of didactic teaching experience in an academic setting
• Experience teaching hybrid and online courses, including in Canvas
• Experience teaching or facilitating simulation-based education in an academic or clinical setting

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About Us

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.

The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

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