Faculty for Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

I. Job Summary: Teach all assigned coursework to Anesthesiologist Assistant students and actively participate in curriculum development in collaboration with the Dean; develop, teach, monitor, and evaluates courses in the basic science, clinical, and simulation/skills development aspects of the graduate program; act as a resource for professional and community connections for personal and professional development; act as an academic adviser for the students and mentor for the comprehensive examinations; remain current in professional area of interest and participate in professional societies and activities, participate in all assigned, required, as well as other related professional services and activities in the MHSA Program.

II. Job Duties:

a. Teaching: Serve as Course Director for, and deliver, an innovative, integrated curriculum in Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology and all other coursework as assigned by the administration. Obtain and maintain literacy in your field equivalent to 80% time. As expertise allows, provide instruction in other courses of the curriculum.

i. Participate in the evaluation of textbooks and other learning material

ii. Collaborate with the VCOM biomedical science faculty to deliver applicable physiology and pathology content to ensure a seamless academic experience for the MHSA students.

iii. Assist in maintaining a current curriculum map that ensures coordination and relevancy of academic curricula

iv. Review, update, and revise course syllabi according to Program policy

v. Recommend changes in curriculum, policy, and program requirements to the Curriculum Committee, as needed.

vi. Teach 40-60 graduate level course hours per year

vii. Instruct student learners in simulation-based skills learning activities as needed

viii. Serve as a primary clinical preceptor of Program students

ix. Prepare and deliver assigned courses in an educationally effective manner

x. Maintain online course content

b. Service: Equivalent to 10% time: Participate in candidate student interviews, Program committees and service to the Program as assigned by the Dean.

i. Participate in faculty meetings and faculty development

ii. Assist in the ongoing evaluation of the Program, which includes program review and assessment of student learning objectives

iii. Prepare and submit reports on course activities, as directed by the Dean

iv. Submit an annual Faculty Activity Report as directed

c. General: Equivalent to 10% time: Be familiar with and adhere to the administrative and academic practices, policies, and procedures of the Program, VCOM and Bluefield University as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook and College Policy Manual.

i. Work in a positive and productive manner with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Medical Directors, and associated faculty in all areas of work.

ii. Actively participate in all aspects of the program strategic plan, program growth initiatives and market expansion opportunities

iii. Maintain standards of clinical performance in accordance with Program objectives, professional standards of practice, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards

iv. Perform all duties as outlined in the employment contract

III. Required Qualifications:

Education: Completion of an accredited program in Anesthesiologist Assistant or Nurse Anesthesia, master’s degree or higher, with relevant experience in teaching.

Licensure: Professional certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant through the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); valid professional state license in good standing.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in anesthesiology or closely related field

• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level

• Organizational committee participation

• A record of community experience

• Ability to mentor students

Skills required for this position include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong team player

• Commitment to institutional mission and values

• Basic computer proficiency

Preferences given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:

• Have an advanced degree in education or related field

• Familiarity with the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession

Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable, or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person