Wellness Program Director Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: F00533P

Job Description: Weber State University’s Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing is excited to announce an opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) faculty member with an appointment as Assistant Program Director. This 12‑month position can be filled as either a tenure‑track position or an instructor position with the option to move to a tenure‑track position at a later date, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The candidate will initially be hired as a faculty member with an administrative appointment; the role may rotate through the faculty within the department in the future.

This appointment has primary responsibilities in teaching, student evaluation, and ongoing curriculum development within the nurse anesthesia program. The individual maintains an active teaching role, contributing to didactic, simulation, and/or clinical education. In addition to faculty responsibilities, the Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in select administrative functions, including curriculum oversight, student recruitment, retention, and progression, while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards established by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

This position collaborates closely with the Department of Nursing Graduate Studies Chair, WSU colleagues, and the School of Nursing administrative team.

• Instruction: Provides didactic and clinical instruction within the program and promotes instructor development.
• Curriculum Evaluation: Completes program assessment reports and analyzes the effectiveness of the curriculum and faculty.
• Faculty Review: Contributes to annual faculty evaluations and collaborates with community partners to enhance the educational mission.
• Rotation Oversight: Manages student clinical rotations, ensuring all specialty rotation requirements and required case numbers are met for graduation.
• Site Relations: Acts as the primary liaison between clinical agencies and the University to maintain strong clinical partnerships.
• Clinical Evaluations: Oversees the evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors, ensuring the quality of the clinical learning environment.
• Site Visits: Conducts annual clinical site visits and maintains comprehensive clinical site records.
• Data Tracking: Manages the electronic case‑tracking system (e.g., Typhon) and reviews student monthly case records for accuracy and progress.
• Clinical Remediation: Identifies student performance issues in the clinical setting and coordinates remediation plans to support student success.
• Accreditation: Assists the Program Director in preparing regulatory reports and ensuring continuous compliance with COA and specialty credentialing standards.
• Strategic Planning: Participates in strategic planning and the development of program and university policies.
• Governance: Helps organize the program’s committee structure and serves on program, college, and university committees.
• Admissions: Helps organize the student interview process and participates in the recruitment and orientation of high‑quality applicants.

• Doctoral Degree, must have graduated from an accredited CRNA nursing program
• Two years (minimum) of related experience as a CRNA
• Active Utah APRN license or be qualified for licensure in the state of Utah
• Basic technology skills – Experience with word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), videoconferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet), and general database navigation
• Current CRNA clinical practice

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Academic and teaching experience in higher education
• Project management skills
• Advanced technology skills, ability to integrate simulation technology into nursing education
• Experience with COA standards, policies, and procedures

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which the employee must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, transcripts, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should address the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Screening of applications will begin 30 days from initial post. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28761

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment type: Full Time. Open Date: 07/10/2026. Open until filled: Yes.

Background Check: Yes.