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Distinguished Scholar/Professor - Nurse Anesthesia - 002337

Position Number: 5826147
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Distinguished Scholar/Professor - Nurse Anesthesia - 002337

Western Carolina University

Department: School of Nursing

About WCU:

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is at the WCU Biltmore Park Instructional Site in Asheville, NC.

The School of Nursing (SON) at Western Carolina University invites distinguished scholars and educators to apply for a Distinguished Scholar/Professor position. This is a 12-month position, tenured at hire, at the rank of associate professor (Distinguished Scholar) or full professor (Distinguished Professor). The distinguished scholar/professor designation is for an initial five-year term, renewable for additional terms at the discretion of the Dean of the Health and Human Sciences. Anticipated begin date is August 2025.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and scholarly accomplishments. We seek a candidate of exceptional caliber for the area of nurse anesthesia, with potential opportunities for stepping into leadership roles to shape the future of our academic and clinical endeavors.

The distinguished scholar/professor will be responsible for advancing the school's mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service. Core responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction and mentorship across multiple platforms, including classroom, clinical, project-based, and simulation settings. The individual will also engage in student admissions processes and mentoring, contribute to curriculum innovation, and foster interprofessional collaboration. The distinguished professorship provides a competitive salary, a stipend, and a professional development fund, which is replenished annually.

The distinguished scholar/professor is expected to write grant proposals and pursue external funding. The individual will demonstrate a commitment to the Boyer Model of Scholarship, emphasizing the integration of teaching, discovery, application, and engagement. The individual will contribute to scholarly work that addresses regional health disparities and supports WCU's commitment to engaged and integrated learning and stewardship of place.

Additional expectations include active service on School, College, and University committees and participation in official activities to advance the strategic initiatives of the SON. The distinguished scholar/professor will also be pivotal in fostering external partnerships and securing resources to support research and academic programs.

The WCU School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and prides itself on state-of-the-art facilities located on the Cullowhee campus and at the Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, North Carolina. Our programs are well integrated into diverse clinical environments, serving rural and urban communities across the region.

Western Carolina University seeks an accomplished nurse anesthesia expert committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and transformative leadership in nursing education and research.

Western Carolina University holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong.

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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29453