Career Center
The cost to post an open position is $100 per position, there is an option to submit multiple positions when completing the form below. Each position will be posted on the NCANA website and in the NCANA app for 30 days, and no position will be posted until payment is received. We also advertise the NCANA career center on all NCANA social media platforms. if you have any questions please email [email protected].
(4.22.2026)
UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Anesthesia for Nurses
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Director plays a vital role in overseeing and advancing clinical education within the Nurse
Anesthesia (AFN) program. This position includes opportunities for teaching, curriculum
development, student advising, clinical practice coordination, and scholarly contributions. Faculty
members are expected to foster strong relationships with clinical sites, ensure high-quality training
experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the AFN program.
Job Description
This position is tenured track eligible, and academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials
and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or faculty instruction in nurse anesthesia or related fields.
- Strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Active, unencumbered CRNA certification and APRN licensure (or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina).
- Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia or a related healthcare field.
Preferred Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will have:
- A record of expertise in clinical and/or didactic education
- Experience in curriculum development, academic scholarship, and professional association involvement
Reporting & Evaluation
- Faculty members report to the AFN Division Director. Performance evaluations are conducted by the Division Director, with input from the Department Chair and Dean.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Coordinator and Student Support
- Establish and maintain affiliate relationships with external clinical sites to ensure quality clinical instruction.
- Prepare and execute clinical rotation assignments and monitor nurse anesthesia resident progression during their time in the program.
- Collaborate with the clinical education staff to ensure students meet all onboarding and credentialing requirements before clinical rotations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the program, students, clinical coordinators, and clinical preceptors.
- Collect and maintain student, preceptor, and clinical site evaluations to assess clinical education effectiveness.
Faculty Instruction & Academic Duties
- Contribute to student instruction as a course director for practicum courses.
- Participate in high-fidelity simulation throughout the didactic year and aid in maintaining simulation labs and equipment.
- Share didactic teaching responsibilities within the AFN division, contributing to the delivery of high quality educational content.
- Support curriculum development to align with educational and clinical instruction goals.
- Engage in interprofessional education initiatives to promote collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
- Collaborate with the division director and other AFN faculty in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.
- Serve as a mentor and academic advisor to students, providing guidance in clinical, professional, and scholarly project development.
- Participate in faculty meetings, program committees, and accreditation preparation.
Scholarship & Professional Engagement
- Contribute to scholarly activities, research, presentations, and publications in nurse anesthesia education and practice.
- Engage in professional development and continuing education to stay current in the field.
- Represent the program in national and regional nurse anesthesia organizations and conferences.
Questions? Contact the faculty search committee chair, Brooke Phelps.
Interested applicants should apply here
(4.9.2026)
CRNA (Full-time and Internal Locum)
UNC Health
UNC Faculty Physicians has full-time and locum openings at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.
Apply and learn more here
Questions? Email Josh Cosby
Salary Range: $92.92 - $132.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Hours: We have positions available with 36 or 40 hours per week plus on-call. Minimal calls, nights, and weekends.
Incentives: Full-time position qualifies for a $100,000 commitment incentive, paid in four (4) installments over two (2) year work commitment, as well as our Tuition Loan Assistance Incentive: Up-to $40,000 in tuition loan assistance (amount based on loan amount). Up to $10,000 relocation assistance (based on distance). Student CRNAs accepting a position 12 months or more from their start date are eligible to receive up-to $12,000 in advance for a pre-hire commitment incentive bonus, paid in twelve (12) installments over 1 (one) year.
Offering:
- State of North Carolina benefits
- $100,000 commitment incentive, tuition reimbursement up to $40,000, and up to $10,000 relocation assistance
- Self-scheduling
- No open hearts
- 6 weeks vacation
- 40 hours/$1,500 CEUs
Summary:
Anesthetizes patients undergoing surgical, medical, obstetrical, diagnostic, psychiatric, or resuscitative procedures either by general, regional, or monitored anesthesia. Functions under the administrative guidelines of the Department of Surgical Services, and under the medical direction of the attending anesthesiologists of the Department of Anesthesiology.
Requirements:
Education Requirements: Completion of a Nurse Anesthesia program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Certified or eligible for certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.
(posted 3.30.2026)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Navy Reserve – Part-Time Officer Opportunity
OVERVIEW
A rewarding career in anesthesia doesn’t have to be limited to your civilian practice. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Navy Reserve, you can continue your civilian career while serving part-time as a commissioned officer providing critical anesthesia care in support of Navy and Marine Corps missions worldwide. ELIGIBILITY This opportunity is open to:
- Civilian CRNAs interested in serving through the Direct Commission Officer (DCO) program
- Prior-service Nurse Corps Officers seeking to return to service through Navy Reserve affiliation
SUMMARY
Navy Reserve CRNAs bring their clinical expertise to a dynamic operational environment while maintaining their civilian practice. Reserve service allows anesthesia professionals to contribute to military readiness, humanitarian missions, and operational medicine while continuing to lead independent civilian careers.
ABOUT US
The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and operational capability to the Navy and Marine Corps team in times of peace or conflict. Navy Reserve medical professionals play a critical role in ensuring the readiness and care of service members around the globe.
WHY JOIN THE NAVY RESERVES?
The Navy Reserve provides a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice, leadership, and service while maintaining your civilian career and personal commitments. Benefits of Navy Reserve service include:
- Serve part-time while maintaining your civilian practice
- Four days of military pay for a typical drill weekend (two days worked)
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Affordable Tricare Reserve Select health insurance
- Work alongside a highly skilled network of military healthcare professionals
- Participate in operational, humanitarian, and global medical mission
- Gain unique professional experiences not typically available in civilian practice
- Reserve service also provides opportunities to gain experience in trauma care, austere medicine, and operational leadership, which can complement and enhance civilian clinical practice.
Professional Development
Navy Reserve CRNAs have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:
- Leadership training as a Navy Officer
- Operational medicine and military medical training
- Continuing education resources and certifications
- Opportunities for advanced military professional education
In what national leaders have called a “decisive decade,” the Navy continues to rely on experienced medical professionals to ensure operational readiness and high-quality medical care for service members.
SERVICE COMMITMENT
Most Navy Reserve officers serve:
One weekend per month (drill weekend) in non-clinical time
Two weeks of Annual Training per year in clinical specialty
This structure allows healthcare professionals to maintain their civilian practice while contributing to national service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Graduate of an accredited CRNA program
- Current CRNA certification and active RN license
- Eligible for commissioning as a Navy Officer
- Typically under age 42 at time of commissioning (waivers are considered up to age 57)
- Able to meet Navy medical and physical standards
Prior military service is not required.
Applicants may qualify through one of the following pathways:
Direct Commission Officer (DCO) Program
For civilian CRNAs interested in joining the Navy Reserve as commissioned officers.
Reserve Affiliation / Reappointment
For prior-service Nurse Corps Officers seeking to return to service in the Navy Reserve.
CONTACT US
How to Learn More: Click this link and submit the requested information to be connected with a Navy Reserve Medical Officer Recruiter.
You can also locate the nearest Officer Recruiter by going to www.navy.com and clicking on the “Find a Recruiter” link, or by contacting Navy Recruiting Reserve Command at:
NORTH/SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS:
LCDR Kathleen Dale
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES:
NRRC E-Talent
LCDR Victoria Blackley
NCC (SW) Paul A. Burke
Please include the following information in an email so that E-Talent can forward your details to the recruiter nearest to you:
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Current duty station (if applicable)
Best time/method of contact
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