Assistant Program Director, Anesthesiologist Assistant

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Generous PTO

Continuing Education Support

Job summary

A university in Missouri is seeking an Assistant Program Director for its new Anesthesiologist Assistant Program in Joplin. This faculty position involves developing and delivering course content, engaging in clinical responsibilities, and mentoring students. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Anesthesiology Assistance and necessary certifications, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced certification such as ACLS.
• Eligible for licensure to practice as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Missouri.
• New graduates welcome, but prior teaching or clinical experience is a plus.
• New graduates welcome; prior teaching or clinical experience is a plus.
• Candidates are required to meet credentialing requirements at clinical partner site.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers engaging instructional content across multiple courses.
• Delivers anesthesia care under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor to student anesthesiologist assistants.
• Participates in software development to enhance evaluation of student learning.
• Serves as a mentor, coach, and advisor to students.
• Assists in the development of program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Engages in institutional meetings and academic activities as requested.
• Represents the program and university with professionalism and integrity.
• Delivers anesthesia care under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor to student anesthesiologist assistants.
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of students as requested by the Medical Director or designated Clinical Education Coordinator.
• Collaborates with the anesthesia care team to promote safe and effective outcomes.
• Stays current with clinical best practices through ongoing education and training.
• Maintains compliance with institutional protocols and clinical standards.

Skills

Anesthesia care

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Clinical proficiency

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program

Job description

Join our new Anesthesiologist Assistant Program in Joplin, Missouri! Hiring Anesthesiologist Assistants as faculty for our new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program.

Opportunity available: Assistant Program Director

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Paid by Kansas City University
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous PTO, continuing education support, and more
• Faculty Appointment: Academic appointment at the Instructor rank, or commensurate with experience
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to contribute to a new and innovative program, collaborate with expert faculty, and maintain clinical proficiency at a respected healthcare institution

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Responsibilities (60% FTE at KCU):

• Develops and delivers engaging instructional content across multiple courses in the MHS-AA program
• Utilizes innovative teaching methods, including traditional lectures and interactive technologies
• Creates, administers, and evaluates exams, quizzes, and other assessments
• Participates in software development to enhance evaluation of student learning
• Serves as a mentor, coach, and advisor to students
• Assists in the development of program goals, policies, and procedures
• Engages in institutional meetings and academic activities as requested
• Represents the program and university with professionalism and integrity

Clinical Responsibilities (40% FTE at approved clinical partner):

• Delivers anesthesia care under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist
• Serves as a clinical preceptor to student anesthesiologist assistants
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of students as requested by the Medical Director or designated Clinical Education Coordinator
• Collaborates with the anesthesia care team to promote safe and effective outcomes
• Stays current with clinical best practices through ongoing education and training
• Complies with institutional protocols and clinical standards

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
• National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Must be eligible for licensure to practice as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Missouri
• New graduates welcome; prior teaching or clinical experience is a plus
• Candidates are required to meet credentialing requirements at clinical partner site

Join us in shaping the next generation of anesthesiology professionals!