Program Faculty

VCOM; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

VCOM seeks a part-time educator to teach Anesthesiologist Assistant students and contribute to curriculum development in collaboration with the Program Director. You will develop, teach, monitor, and evaluate courses across basic science, clinical, and simulation components within the MHSA Program.

You will also mentor students, advise on comprehensive exams, stay current in your field, and participate in professional societies and MHSA activities. Some weeks may be only one or two days.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited program in an Anesthesiologist Assistant or Nurse Anesthesia, master’s degree or higher with teaching experience.
• Licensure: NCCAA or NBCRNA certification; valid state license in good standing.
• Experience: Clinical experience in anesthesiology; graduate/undergraduate teaching; organizational committee participation; community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach all assigned coursework and participate in curriculum development with the Program Director.
• Act as an academic adviser and mentor for comprehensive exams.
• Develop, teach, monitor, and evaluate courses in basic science, clinical, and simulation/skills development.
• Remain current in professional interests and participate in professional societies and MHSA Program activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree or higher in Anesthesiologist Assistant or Nurse Anesthesia

Job description

Job Summary

Teach all assigned coursework to Anesthesiologist Assistant students and actively participate in curriculum development in collaboration with the Program Director; 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.

(Note: We will consider candidates interested in working one or two days per week in this role.)

Salary Range

$45,000 - $55,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon contracted job duties, previous experience, education, and skill set)

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of an accredited program in an 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

• Clinical experience in anesthesiology or a closely related field
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level
• Organizational committee participation
• A record of community experience
• Ability to mentor students

Skills required for this position include

• 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 a related field
• Familiarity with the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is a required function of the job.