Director, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Location Beaumont, TX
Job Type Full-Time Staff
Job Number 202600117
Home Org Nursing & Allied Health
Opening Date 03/17/2026
Closing Date Continuous
FLSA Exempt
Description Benefits Questions
Job Summary The Director of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia provides visionary leadership and administrative oversight for the development, implementation, accreditation, and continuous improvement of the Nurse Anesthesia program within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) framework. This role ensures the programs alignment with the mission and strategic goals of Lamar University and the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, while fostering academic excellence, faculty development, and student success. The Director builds, maintains, and sustains a collaborative working environment with the departments faculty and with students enrolled in the DNP CRNA program. This includes implementing the AACN Essentials into the curriculum for Level Two (APRN) students to meet accreditation standards meet national Council on Accreditation (COA), state, and agency educational and accreditation standards. Additionally, the Council on Accreditation requires that the CRNA program administrator is full time and has current certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Additionally, the CRNA Program Administrator has the authority to prepare and administer the program budget.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Job Functions
Academic Leadership and Program Oversight: Lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of the Nurse Anesthesia program within the DNP curriculum. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and professional guidelines. Oversee curriculum design, course scheduling, and instructional delivery in alignment with program goals and student learning outcomes. Coordinate clinical site placements, secure affiliation agreements, and ensure clinical experiences meet academic and regulatory standards. Monitors and ensure compliance with the Educational Standards, Policies, and Guidelines established by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA). Seeks input from communities of interest (students, faculty, clinical sites, NA Program Evaluation Committee, alumni, graduate employers, DNP Council, SON Dean as appropriate) and initiates corrective actions when areas of noncompliance occur.
Faculty and Staff Management: Recommend faculty teaching assignments and oversee workload distribution. Conduct performance evaluations for Nurse Anesthesia faculty and staff. Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new faculty and clinical personnel. Foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture that supports faculty development and scholarly engagement.
Student Affairs and Support: Coordinate student registration, orientation, and progression within the Nurse Anesthesia program. Address student concerns and grievances, escalating unresolved issues to the Associate or Assistant Dean as appropriate. Ensure compliance with ADA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other relevant policies and regulations.
Accreditation, Assessment, and Reporting: Prepare and submit reports for institutional, state, and national accreditation bodies. Lead programmatic assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to program operations, faculty workload, and student outcomes. Monitors and publishes annually accurate data and information in concert with COA Accreditation Policies and Procedures: program accreditation and the specific academic program covered by the accreditation status, the name, address, telephone number, and URL (http://home.coa.us.com) of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs student attrition for the most recent graduating class, NBCRNA NCE pass rate for first-time takers (see Glossary, "Published outcomes") for the most recent graduating class, 6 month post-graduation employment rate for the most recent graduating class. publication will include posting the information on a website that is linked to the Council's List of Accredited Educational Programs.
Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities: Prepare and administer the departmental budget Present planning and resource allocation for the Nurse Anesthesia program to the Dean. Generate faculty workload forms and adjunct/clinical supervisor contracts. Contribute to the development and revision of the catalog, student handbook, and related publications.
Institutional Engagement and Teaching: Represent the department on School, College, and University committees. Promote the mission and values of the Department, School, College, and University to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain teaching responsibilities and engage in scholarly or research activities consistent with faculty expectations.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia. Doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred. Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the NBCRNA. Unrestricted licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Texas, and in other states as required for teaching or clinical supervision. Clinical experience as a CRNA and prior leadership experience in the advanced practice program role they lead. CV consistent to hold the rank of Professor, Associate, or Assistant Professor at Lamar University and academic credentials to be a member of the Graduate Faculty. Current knowledge of CRNA practice, clinical content knowledge, and related professional issues as demonstrated by: Current clinical practice Research in clinical area Education in the clinical area Utilization of evidence-based practice in instruction, in consultation with clinical experts as appropriate Participation in continuous professional development program
Desired Qualifications: Prior administrative, teaching, research and/or clinical practice experience involving the successful management of faculty, students and/or professional staff. Demonstrated experience leading in a complex organizational environment. Prior experience as a program coordinator or director in a graduate program. Experience developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships.
Supplemental Information
Key Competencies: Program Leadership - Knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. Clinical Coordination - Ability to manage clinical sites and ensure quality clinical education. Faculty Management - Skills in faculty supervision, evaluation, and workload planning. Student Support - Ability to address student needs and ensure academic progression. Communication & Collaboration - Strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions: 12 Month Position
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
01 Do you have a Doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred? Yes No
02 Do you have an unrestricted licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Texas, and in other states as required for teaching or clinical supervision? Yes No
03 Do you have a current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the NBCRNA? Yes No
04 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship? Yes No
Required Question
Employer Lamar University
Address 1060 East Virginia St. Beaumont, Texas, 77705
Phone 409-880-8375
Website https://www.lamar.edu/