Oct 17, 2025

Assistant Professor- AZ- Nurse Anesthesia Program (Part-time)

Job Description

Join a dynamic and growing Nurse Anesthesia Program in Glendale, Arizona. The Nurse Anesthesia Program at Midwestern University provides students with doctoral leadership and professional training, a solid foundation in the basic sciences, and teaches all aspects of anesthesia management. Also included in the curriculum is a state-of-the-art simulation learning experience. Our mission is to educate nurses through academic and clinical experience resulting in safe, professional, and competent nurse anesthesiologist who meet the anesthesia healthcare needs of society. The candidate will be expected to teach within our entry-into-practice DNAP program and post-master’s DNAP program.

This position will work in our Sim Lab and preferably have cardiac and transesophageal echocardiogram experience. Applicants with a doctoral degree and previous teaching experience are preferred. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience, active CRNA certification, and unencumbered RN License. We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. This is part-time position (0.3 FTE).

Please submit your application packet through MWU's online job board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. Your online application should include: 

  • Cover letter (uploaded as an attachment)
  • CV (uploaded as an attachment)

If you have questions, please contact:

Joseph M. Bailon, DNP, CRNA

Program Director

Nurse Anesthesiology Program

Midwestern University

623-572-3766

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.