Academic Director, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

South University; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South University is seeking a Program Director for the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in West Palm Beach, FL. The role combines faculty duties with administrative leadership to guide curriculum, student advising, and enrollment strategies while maintaining accreditation standards.

The position requires a graduate degree and education/management experience, plus AA certification. Travel may be required to participate in conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

• Hold a graduate degree in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences.
• At least two years of successful performance in a full-time university-level teaching role and prior management experience.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Must be Anesthesiologist Assistant certified by the NCCAA or its successor.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the Faculty Supplement.
• Select and develop Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least once per year.
• Participates in faculty development each year as required.
• Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to campus leadership guidelines.
• Effectively administer and grow the Anesthesiologist Assistant program including curriculum development, student advisement and campus relations.
• Support University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five-year strategic plan.
• Collaborate with other Academic Program Directors re: scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other.
• Notification of expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and accreditation status changes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation criteria within two years or program length, whichever is shorter.
• In the absence of a Department Chair, co-responsible for accreditation activities on campus.
• Supervise faculty and administrative staff activities in support of the program.
• Organize and develop processes to ensure general effectiveness of didactic education.
• Maintain contact with entities involved in student education.
• Provide continuous medical guidance for clinical components to meet standards and ensure students learn essential skills.

Education

Graduate degree in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences

Job description

South University is seeking a Program Director for the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in West Palm Beach, FL. The role combines faculty duties with administrative leadership to guide curriculum, student advising, and enrollment strategies while maintaining accreditation standards.

The position requires a graduate degree and education/management experience, plus AA certification. Travel may be required to participate in conferences and meetings.