Myers McRae Executive Search

Lincoln Memorial University - CRNA Program Director

Myers McRae Executive Search (Lincoln Memorial University) - Harrogate, TN, United States

For best consideration, complete applications should be received before January 13, 2025.

Complete information is available on the Search Profile.

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), a comprehensive values-based learning community dedicated to providing quality educational experiences at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, seeks a Director of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program and Instructional Faculty member to join its highly successful Caylor School of Nursing.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The full time Director of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program and instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of day-to-day operation of the Nurse Anesthesia program, teaching, research/scholarly activity, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University and the Caylor School of Nursing.

The Director NA and instructional faculty shall serve on university councils and committees as elected or appointed. This is a 12-month position in either Harrogate or Knoxville.

DUTIES

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Provide leadership for the nurse anesthesia concentration.
• Be responsible for budget development to meet the needs of the nurse anesthesia concentration.
• Provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual.
• Undertake the “Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload” as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual.
• Comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual.
• Provide academic advisement of students.
• Conduct office/conference hours.
• Ensure textbook requests are submitted.
• Comply with announced requirements.
• Engage in professional development
• Fulfill the University’s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, and scholarly activity.
• Provide committee service.
• Attend school and university faculty meetings.
• Participate in community and public service opportunities.
• Participate in annual faculty evaluation.
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of content
• Demonstrated knowledge of student advising
• Evidence of/capability for research, publication, scholarly activity, and grant development
• Effective management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctorate in nursing
• Professional preparation/credentials by recognized credentialing body in NA specialty required (CRNA)
• Evidence of scholarly activities

• Experience as Program Director or Assistant Program Director is preferred.

HARROGATE, TENNESSEE

Harrogate is serenely located next to one of the most beautiful areas in East Tennessee—Cumberland Gap National Park. A small town, with a population of 4,400, Harrogate sits on the borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia, with many attractions and activities.

While the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum is located at Lincoln Memorial University, the town is also known for the scenic hiking trails, overlooks, and sites at the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Olde Towne Cumberland Gap Ghost Tours, as well as the Little Congress Bicycle Museum, and its collection of vintage bikes, and Harrogate City Park.

Public schools in area include Ellen Myers Elementary, H. Y. Livesay Middle School, and Forge Ridge Consolidated School. Cumberland Gap High School is located in Harrogate. Neighboring Cumberland Gap is also home to Tri-State Christian Academy.

Nearby hospitals include Middlesboro ARH Hospital, the LaFollette Medical Center, and the Claiborne Medical Center.

If the thrill of urban adventure calls, Knoxville is only an hour drive southwest. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville can thrill with the World’s Fair Park, Knoxville Zoo, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture, along with an exciting downtown scene.

 





Position Contact
Jennifer Barfield
Executive Vice President and Consultant
(478) 747-7123
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