Faculty for our MHSA - Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Job Title: Program Faculty

Department: Anesthesiology Date: August 2023

FLSA: Exempt Work Location: Auburn Campus

Employee Category: Work Schedule: (FT) – 8:00-5:00 M-F

Reports to: Dean, Master of Health Percent Employment: 20%
Science in Anesthesia Program

Direct Reports:

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

• 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

IV. Working Conditions and Efforts: The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires a rapid pace,
some days with long hours to meet expectations, and the ability to organize, interpret, and utilize
a large volume of information.

Physical demands: The incumbent may be exposed to short, intermittent or prolonged periods of
sitting or standing in the performance of job duties. The incumbent may be required to
accomplish job duties using various types of equipment and supplies including but not limited to,
calculators, computer keyboards, telephones, writing utensils, etc. The incumbent may be

required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms and other off-campus
sites.

Work environment: Office environment. Outside travel required 5% of time. The noise level in
the work environment is usually minimal. The pace of the work requires rapid pace to synthesize
and organize large volumes of material while prioritizing duties.

This position in classified as exempt, at the Professional level, because it requires the
advanced knowledge or a “learned professional” in which to meet the job duty
requirements.

Employment with VCOM is “at-will”. This means employment is for an indefinite
period of time and it is subject to termination by the employee or by VCOM, with or
without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this position
description or any other policy of VCOM shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to
eliminate or modify in any way, the “at-will” employment status of VCOM employees.

V. VCOM core values: The employee is expected to adhere to all VCOM polices. As the
environment is a professional college, the VCOM faculty/staff are expected to dress and behave
in a professional manner at work. VCOM faculty/staff are expected as VCOM employees, to be
a person who obeys all laws and professional expectations of an upstanding citizen of the
community. VCOM expects all faculty/ staff to maintain a positive attitude in all working
relationships with all VCOM departments, employees, students, prospective students, and
colleagues and to treat all others engaged in the duties of the employment, with mutual respect.