Assistant Program Director (CAA), MHS-AA

noriba GmbH; Joplin (MO); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Résumé du poste

Kansas City University (KCU) in Joplin, Missouri is seeking an Assistant Program Director (CAA) to join our team. The role encompasses educational responsibilities at KCU's Joplin campus and clinical practice at an accredited partner site. This unique position offers the chance to influence anesthesiology education and maintain clinical expertise.

The ideal candidate will help launch KCU's Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, benefiting from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure to practice as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Missouri.
• New graduates welcome; prior teaching or clinical experience is a plus.
• Candidates must meet credentialing requirements at the clinical partner site.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver engaging instructional content for the MHS-AA program.
• Deliver anesthesia care under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
• Mentor and advise students as a clinical preceptor.

Connaissances

Anesthesia care

Instructional content development

Mentoring

Clinical scheduling

Formation

Master's degree from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program

NCCAA certification

ACLS certification

Description du poste

Assistant Program Director (CAA), MHS-AA

R-0002544
Joplin Campus

Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking a CertifiedAnesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join our team in a dynamic,full-time split position: 60% dedicated to academicresponsibilities at KCU's Joplin campus and 40% to clinicalpractice at an approved clinical partner. Salary and benefits areprovided by KCU based on a 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent)appointment. On average, the employee will work 3 days a week as adidactic instructor and 2 days a week as a clinical preceptor. Thisunique opportunity allows the opportunity to shape the future ofanesthesiology education while maintaining clinical expertise in acollaborative, patient-centered care environment.

This role supports the launch of KCU's Master of Health Science inAnesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program-a 28-month clinicalmaster's degree aimed at training highly skilled AAs to serve asessential members of the Anesthesia Care Team. The program is setto welcome its inaugural class in January 2026.

What We Offer:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Responsibilities (60% FTE at KCU):

• Develops and delivers engaging instructional content acrossmultiple courses in the MHS-AA program
• Utilizes innovative teaching methods, including traditionallectures and interactive technologies
• Creates, administers, and evaluates exams, quizzes, and otherassessments
• Participates in software development to enhance evaluation ofstudent learning
• Serves as a mentor, coach, and advisor to students
• Assists in the development of program goals, policies, andprocedures
• Engages in institutional meetings and academic activities asrequested
• Represents the program and university with professionalism andintegrity

Clinical Responsibilities (40% FTE at approved clinicalpartner):

• Delivers anesthesia care under the medical direction of aphysician anesthesiologist
• Serves as a clinical preceptor to student anesthesiologistassistants
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of students as requested bythe Medical Director or designated Clinical EducationCoordinator
• Collaborates with the anesthesia care team to promote safe andeffective outcomes
• Stays current with clinical best practices through ongoingeducation and training
• Complies with institutional protocols and clinicalstandards

Qualifications:

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

Join us in shaping the next generation of anesthesiologyprofessionals!

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunityworkplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for allemployees and applicants for employment on the basis of theirdemonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, geneticinformation (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy,sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familialstatus, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any otherstatus protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty,and staff. Our annual campus securityreport lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus andpublic areas around campus for the last three years, in accordancewith the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy andCampus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!


To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Joplin-Campus/Certified-Anesthesiologist-Assistant_R-0002544

About Kansas City University
Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fullyaccredited, private not-for-private health sciences university withColleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine,and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College ofOsteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in theU.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks#1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, ruralareas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center forPopulation Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect apopulation’s health and contribute to health disparities, whilebetter preparing students for professional practice. KCU offersdoctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine andclinical psychology and a master’s degree in biomedical sciences.Dual degree offerings include master’s degrees in businessadministration in health care leadership, public health, andbioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - AnesthesiologistAssistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.



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