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University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Adjunct - Nurse Anesthetist (White)

CRNANo callNo weekendsPart-Time MD-Supervised State

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Job Description

Adjunct Faculty - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

College of Health and Natural Sciences

Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty member in Nurse Anesthesia provides high-quality instruction and student support within the College of Health and Natural Sciences. This position is responsible for teaching assigned courses, evaluating student performance, maintaining academic standards, and contributing to student success in the nurse anesthesia program.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Teach assigned didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical courses in nurse anesthesia.
  • Develop and deliver course content consistent with program and accreditation standards.
  • Evaluate and assess student learning through assignments, examinations, and clinical performance.
  • Provide timely feedback and academic guidance to students.
  • Maintain accurate student and course records in accordance with university policies.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum discussions, and program activities as requested.
  • Support the mission and goals of the College of Health and Natural Sciences and the University.
  • Comply with all university policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
  • Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure, as applicable.
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in anesthesia practice.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Education, or a related field.
  • Previous teaching experience in higher education or clinical education.
  • Experience with simulation-based learning and clinical instruction.

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and office settings.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend instruction based on course schedules.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs.

Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential.

The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.

The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.

Key Responsibilities

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in nurse anesthesia while evaluating student performance. They must also maintain academic standards, provide student guidance, and participate in program activities and curriculum discussions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification and an unencumbered RN/APRN license. A Master's degree in Nursing or a related field is required, with a preference for a doctoral degree and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Didactic InstructionStudent AssessmentCurriculum Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adjunct - Nurse Anesthetist (White) at University of Tulsa a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology (CRNA) — ranked against 190 active Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
73%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Anesthesiology (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 190 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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