Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Opportunities
At the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, you will teach alongside world-class educators in simulation, anesthesia pedagogy, and clinical education. Join a team committed to providing cutting-edge approaches to educating the next generation of nurse anesthetists. Four positions are open — from program director to part-time clinical faculty.
5th (tie)
Nurse Anesthesia DNP
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
UPMC
Affiliated clinical network
One of the nation’s largest medical centers
Pittsburgh
Consistently ranked a top city for quality of life
Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Lead the Department of Nurse Anesthesia at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs. Oversee department faculty, curriculum, and operations while maintaining a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. Qualifications:- – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- – Unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state
- – Proven administrative and academic leadership experience
Vice Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Partner with the Department Chair to lead the teaching mission and day-to-day operations of one of the nation’s top nurse anesthesia programs. Qualifications:- – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- – Unencumbered multi-state license from a compact state
- – Experience in academic administration and curriculum leadership
Full-Time CRNA Faculty
Teach and mentor the next generation of nurse anesthetists in both clinical and classroom settings. Develop curriculum and contribute to a program that prepares graduates to practice at the highest level.
Qualifications:
- – DNP or PhD required
- – RN licensure eligible in Pennsylvania
- – 2+ years as a practicing CRNA
Part-Time CRNA Faculty
Bring your clinical expertise into the classroom while maintaining your practice. Teach and mentor nurse anesthesia students in a role designed to work alongside an active career as a CRNA.
Qualifications:
- – DNP or PhD required
- – RN licensure eligible in Pennsylvania
- – 2+ years as a practicing CRNA
Why Pitt Nursing
Top-5 program. Ranked 5th nationally by U.S. News, giving faculty a platform that attracts exceptional students.
UPMC affiliation. Engage with one of the nation’s largest integrated health systems, right in our backyard.
Exceptional benefits. Education benefits, health and wellness coverage, a generous retirement plan, and dual career assistance for spouses and partners.
Flexibility for part-time faculty. Our part-time model is built to accommodate working CRNAs — teaching that fits alongside your practice.
Pittsburgh. Affordable, livable, and consistently ranked among the best mid-size cities in the country.