Instructor of Anesthesiology - Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Instructor of Anesthesiology - Cardiovascular and Respiratory

R-0002522


Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Kansas City University seeks full-time or part-time for a new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for contributing to the development of Anesthesiologist Assistant program and implementing said program through innovative pedagogy and digital technology designed for the adult learner. The Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant's educational program integrates topics of foundational biological sciences with systems-based, clinically-focused case studies to achieve the overarching objective of preparing students to become certified anesthesiologist assistants.

Choice of topics include task trainer and high-fidelity simulation, POCUS, anesthesia monitors and machines, applied physics, preanesthetic evaluation and examination, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, anesthesia pharmacology, sub-specialty anesthesia and surgery-specific protocols, quality improvement and patient safety.

Time commitment is collaboratively negotiated between the program director and faculty, ranging from 0.2 to 1.0 FTE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The faculty member will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement, deliver and evaluate instructional content and practical sessions for assigned courses by utilizing traditional and interactive teaching methods

• Maintain course syllabi

• Create and grade exams, quizzes and other assessments

• Serve as an advisor, coach and/or mentor to MHS-AA students guiding their professional development

• Participate in developing the goals, objectives, and policies and procedures for the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program specifically, and as a collaborator with other KCU programs

• Participate in scholarly activities and service in support of the department, with emphasis on annual accreditation requirements

• Attend various university ceremonies, including white coating ceremony, graduations, and other special events

• Participate in KCU meetings, as requested

• Represent Kansas City University favorably and in accordance with the established Core Values and expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising faculty or Program Director

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery. Candidates should be highly motivated to be part of the development and growth of a new program and willing to serve as academic coaches and role models to students while providing compassionate, ethical, and evidenced based learning approaches.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited master's level health/medical sciences program or higher

• Previous or continuing practice as a certified anesthesiologist assistant, physician assistant, physician, pharmacist, physical therapist, other APP, etc.

• Candidates should have effective organization, communication, verbal, and written skills, as well as proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software programs and online Learning Management Systems

• Experience as a course director, team teaching, and mentoring students in research is preferred

Clinical Opportunities: KCU has several clinical partners available for selection by candidates. Faculty will be employed by KCU or a clinical partner and leased to the other, depending on FTE. If currently employed locally, KCU may negotiate buy-out of clinical time.

For questions, please reach out to recruiting@kansascity.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!


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Who is KCU?
Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.







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