Adjunct Instructor - Perfusion Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites candidates for a part-time Adjunct Instructor position to co-teach the Master's of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion Program over the summer semester in Richmond, Virginia.

Ideal candidates should possess certification as a Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist and at least three years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, overseeing simulation activities, and integrating clinical standards into the curriculum, contributing to the education of future professionals.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist (CCP).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical practice.
• Experience with clinical or didactic teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based lectures.
• Lead simulation-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate to align course content with clinical standards.
• Develop formative and summative assessment tools.
• Maintain organized course modules in Canvas.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist Certification

Experience in clinical practice

Experience with Canvas LMS

Job description

Advertising Summary

The Master's of Science inCardiovascular Perfusion Program invites candidates to apply for an part-time Adjunct Instructor position to co-teach MSCP 506 over the summer semester.

Unit

College of Health Professions MBU

Department

Nurse Anesthesia

Department Summary

The mission of the Department of NurseAnesthesia is to provide learners with the knowledge and skillsnecessary to work as part of an inter-professional team to serve the public through the delivery of safe, cost-efficient, qualityanesthesia services. We strive to develop leaders and scholars who will advance the specialty of nurse anesthesia through research,scholarship, and public service. We achieve our mission by establishing an environment that promotes excellence, stimulatescreativity, and recognizes achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction
  • Deliver high-quality lectures: Facilitate engaging,evidence-based lectures within the Master of Science inCardiovascular Perfusion curriculum, in core subject areas asassigned.
  • Simulation-based teaching: Lead and supervise simulation-basedlearning experiences.
• Curriculum integration
  • Collaborate with the course coordinator to ensure coursecontent aligns with the latest clinical standards and the AC-PE(Accreditation Committee on Perfusion Education) requirements.
• Assessment & evaluation
  • Design assessments: Develop rigorous formative and summativeassessment tools, including written examinations and oralevaluations, to measure student competency.
  • Learning management system (LMS) Management: Maintain organizedcourse modules and perform timely, accurate grading and feedbackwithin the Canvas platform.
  • Student Performance Tracking: Monitor student progress andprovide constructive, individualized feedback to support academicand clinical growth.
• Professional standards & administration
  • Clinical subject matter expertise: Serve as a technicalresource for students by integrating current "real-world" clinicalpractices and ABCP standards into the classroom setting.
  • Regulatory compliance: Ensure all teaching and assessmentactivities adhere to the standards of the accredited perfusionprogram and university policies.
  • Professional mentorship: Foster a professional learningenvironment that encourages critical thinking, ethical practice,and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as a Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist(CCP).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical practice as aCCP.
• Experience with clinical or didactic teaching in an accreditedperfusion program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Canvas learning management system.

Salary Range

$5,000 (1.5 credit hours)

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Nickie Damico
Contact Email: [e-mail]