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The Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking a part-time faculty member for its DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP). This position is responsible for teaching anesthesia-specific content and course management of designated coursework in the plan of study. All teaching should incorporate evidence-based practice principles into content taught. The role requires demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in the nurse anesthesia specialty for at least three years of providing direct patient care as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Experience as a didactic instructor is preferred. The role requires excellent organizational, written, and oral interpersonal communication skills.
The NAP faculty member will be responsible for:
- Providing in-person classroom instruction
- Providing course management
- Developing and/or revising course content as needed to remain current
- Video recording lecture content for future use
- Holding office hours
- Planning and participating in simulation and skills lab
- Participating in the admissions process for the nurse anesthesia program
- Providing guidance for student DNP projects
- Providing classroom and clinical instruction, counseling to students involved in clinical incidents, and developing appropriate remediation plans
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise
Job Description
Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in nursing or appropriate discipline from an accredited institution
- Unencumbered PA RN license
- Certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA
- Three years of clinical experience providing direct patient care as a CRNA
- Teaching experience preferred
- Applicants must also have knowledge of CRNA practice and professional issues
- Participation in relevant professional organizations
This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit an online application/CV to:
https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html then enter in search box REQ-0003069
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
The Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking a part-time faculty member for its DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP). This position is responsible for teaching anesthesia-specific content and course management of designated coursework in the plan of study. All teaching should incorporate evidence-based practice principles into content taught. The role requires demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in the nurse anesthesia specialty for at least three years of providing direct patient care as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Experience as a didactic instructor is preferred. The role requires excellent organizational, written, and oral interpersonal communication skills.
The NAP faculty member will be responsible for:
- Providing in-person classroom instruction
- Providing course management
- Developing and/or revising course content as needed to remain current
- Video recording lecture content for future use
- Holding office hours
- Planning and participating in simulation and skills lab
- Participating in the admissions process for the nurse anesthesia program
- Providing guidance for student DNP projects
- Providing classroom and clinical instruction, counseling to students involved in clinical incidents, and developing appropriate remediation plans
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise
Job Description
Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in nursing or appropriate discipline from an accredited institution
- Unencumbered PA RN license
- Certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA
- Three years of clinical experience providing direct patient care as a CRNA
- Teaching experience preferred
- Applicants must also have knowledge of CRNA practice and professional issues
- Participation in relevant professional organizations
This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit an online application/CV to:
https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html then enter in search box REQ-0003069
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kennesaw State University147
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital39
- The George Washington University29
- University of California, San Francisco22
- University of Minnesota15
Top Industries Hiring
- Education350
- Non-Profit & Social Services125
- Science & Research101
- Healthcare & Medical Services98
- Government & Public Sector95
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in faculty position jobs.
- Terminal degree (PhD, MFA, JD, or equivalent) in the relevant field or discipline
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, scholarly publications, or creative work
- Classroom teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Active or pending external grant funding or evidence of research productivity
- Ability to develop and teach core and elective courses within the department's curriculum
- Commitment to departmental service, student mentorship, and professional engagement in the field
Tips for Your Faculty Position Job Search
Tailor your CV to each institution
Research universities weight publications and grant history heavily, while teaching-focused colleges prioritize classroom experience and pedagogy. Reorder your CV sections to lead with what each employer values most before you apply to any opening.
Write a teaching philosophy that shows evidence
Most faculty applications require a teaching philosophy statement. Avoid abstract ideals and instead describe specific assignments, student outcomes, or course designs you've implemented. Search committees read hundreds of statements and respond to concrete examples over general principles.
Target openings at your actual career stage
Filter openings by rank: assistant, associate, full, lecturer, or adjunct. Applying to positions above your current stage without a clear publication record or tenure dossier wastes your time and the committee's attention.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists faculty position openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your field and career stage and apply directly to each listing before deadlines close.
Prepare a job talk that reads the room
Most faculty searches include a public job talk. Find out whether the audience is specialists or a general departmental audience, then calibrate your technical depth accordingly. A talk pitched too narrow for a mixed room is one of the most common reasons candidates are passed over.
Negotiate startup packages, not just salary
Once you receive an offer, ask about lab startup funds, course release in year one, conference travel support, and pre-tenure sabbatical eligibility. These terms are often more flexible than base pay and matter more over the long run.
Faculty Position Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most faculty positions?
The companies hiring the most faculty positions right now include Kennesaw State University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and The George Washington University, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, Tennessee, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are spread across research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and professional schools.
How many faculty position jobs are remote?
About 1% of faculty position openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than in most professional fields given the on-campus teaching expectations of most roles. Online-only programs and continuing education departments tend to offer the highest share of remote teaching positions.
How do you become a faculty position?
Earning a terminal degree in your discipline is the standard first step, followed by publishing peer-reviewed work and building a teaching record through graduate assistantships, adjunct roles, or postdoctoral positions. You then apply to open lines with a complete academic dossier that includes a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, research statement, and writing samples. Securing strong letters of recommendation from established scholars in your field is essential before applying to tenure-track lines.
Can I get a faculty position with little or no teaching experience?
Yes, though your application needs to compensate with other strengths. Candidates with limited formal teaching experience can highlight guest lectures, workshop facilitation, mentorship of junior researchers, or curriculum development work. Applying to postdoctoral fellowships with a teaching component, visiting instructor roles, or adjunct positions first is a practical way to build a classroom record before competing for tenure-track lines.
What does the faculty position interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a screening interview, often conducted by video, where the committee evaluates your research agenda and fit with departmental needs. Finalists are typically invited for a campus visit that includes a public job talk, a research presentation, individual meetings with faculty and administrators, and sometimes a sample class session. The full process from application deadline to offer can stretch across several months.
Where can I find and apply to faculty position jobs?
You can find and apply to faculty position jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search for roles that match your field, rank, and geographic preferences, then apply directly to each listing. No waiting or intermediaries are involved.
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