Course Director/Adjunct Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology

Course Director/Adjunct Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology

R-0002545
Joplin Campus

Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Kansas City University's Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program is seeking a Course Director/Adjunct Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology to join our growing team within the College of Health Professions. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about physiology instruction and student success.

The position requires delivering a 2-hour lecture every Monday across three academic terms, when school is in session (excluding finals weeks and academic breaks). The successful candidate will coordinate, lead, and assess the Human Anatomy and Physiology coursework specifically designed for future Student Anesthesiologist Assistants (SAAs). The Course Director will collaborate with Anatomy Lab Instructor to ensure alignment of lecture and lab activities.

This role supports the launch of KCU's Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program-a 28-month clinical master's degree aimed at training highly skilled AAs to serve as essential members of the Anesthesia Care Team. The program is set to welcome its inaugural class in January 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured 2-hour lectures every Monday during academic terms (excluding final exams and breaks)
• Author NBME style MCQ items and other assessments
• Grade assessments, quizzes, exams, and provide remediation as needed
• Lead and coordinate open review sessions (may include after-hours/weekend commitments)
• May opt in to participate with Anatomy Lab Instructor for cadaveric dissection/prosection and lab teaching, if desired
• Maintain regular office hours and arrive at least 30 minutes before each class/lab session
• Support student learning, mentorship, and research as directed by the Program Director
• Assist with instructional material development, data collection/analysis, and research documentation

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a life science or health-related field
• Completion of at least two semesters of Human Physiology coursework
• Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical physiology, and lab safety protocols
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to student success
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience in patient care or experience in cadaver dissection/prosection and academic laboratory instruction
• Experience using medical imaging (CT, MRI, US) as teaching tools
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate or professional level

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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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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