Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinician Educator)

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

CRNA Clinician Educator

Job Title: Assistant Professor (PhD, DNP, DNAP, EdD, CRNA)
Program: USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty

Position Summary:
The USC Program of Nurse Anesthesia invites applications for a full-time faculty position for a doctoral-prepared CRNA within 1-5 years of doctoral completion. This role is ideal for an early-career academic clinician-educator committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. The successful candidate will contribute to a highly regarded nurse anesthesia program through didactic instruction, student mentorship, and active engagement in research and professional service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach across the nurse anesthesia curriculum, including:
  • Research coursework
  • Pharmacology I & II
  • Perioperative Evaluation and Management I & II
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Capstone/project courses
• Mentor students in academic progression, scholarly projects, and professional development
• Participate in course quality review, assessment, and ongoing curriculum revision
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and academic dissemination
• Contribute to program and school committees, including admissions and governance
• Collaborate with faculty on program development and accreditation-related initiatives
• Support student success through advising and individualized mentorship

Clinical Practice:

• Maintain active clinical practice one day per week at Keck Hospital of USC to support clinical currency and integration of practice with teaching

Qualifications:

• PhD, DNAP, DNP, or EdD required
• 1-5 years from completion of doctoral degree preferred
• Five years post-training of active clinical practice in nurse anesthesiology
• Active, unrestricted board certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the NBCRNA
• Professional California license as a CRNA or eligibility (must be active before hiring)
• Professional California license as a Professional Registered Nurse or eligibility (must be active before hiring)
• Strong interest in teaching, scholarship, and academic career development
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• History of conducting research and managing scholarship projects.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience (not required)
• Demonstrated or emerging record of scholarship, research, or publication
• Interest in curriculum design and innovation
• Engagement or interest in professional leadership at the state or national level

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic portfolio
• Comprehensive benefits package through USC
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership advancement, and academic promotion

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and collaborates with other faculty, staff, and university stakeholders

Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40 hours

Salary range: $230,000 - $250,000