Assistant Dean & CRNA Program Director

The Company is seeking an Assistant Dean and CRNA Program Director to lead the launch and development of a new CRNA program in alignment with the mission of the College of Nursing. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the department, recruiting CRNAs, and overseeing the accreditation process to ensure the program is ready to enroll students by 2026. This role requires a leader with a strong background in CRNA practices, a focus on teaching, and the ability to secure qualified faculty and establish clinical placement sites. The ideal candidate will have a BSN and a PhD, DNP, or DNAP, with a CRNA certification and a minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience, with 5 years as a CRNA being highly preferred. Previous experience in teaching or leading within a CRNA program is also a mandatory requirement. Applicants for the Assistant Dean and CRNA Program Director position at the company should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The role demands a leader who can work closely with the Dean and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and who is dedicated to the mission of the College of Nursing. The candidate must be eligible for an active OK RN license and be prepared to take on the challenge of building a new program from the ground up. This is a permanent, on-site position that does not offer remote or hybrid work options. The company is an integrated academic health system, and the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and growing metropolitan area with a rich history and a thriving economy.