Faculty Position - CVP Program Director and Open Rank Clinical Faculty

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is seeking applications for a Program Director to lead its Cardiovascular Perfusion Program. This role is ideal for individuals with expertise in perfusion science, higher education teaching experience, and a strong record of program administration and leadership. The School of Nursing, a nationally ranked leader in nursing and health sciences education and practice, is part of Emory University's Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center. The program director will work in a creative and energetic environment, fostering collaborative relationships with Emory's interdisciplinary initiatives in Cardiovascular Health, Data Science, and Omics and Genetics/Genomics, as well as with Emory Healthcare's cardiac surgery and perfusion services. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires the candidate to reside in the vicinity.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited university/college.
Graduation from an accredited perfusion program.
Minimum of 2 years higher education teaching experience required in an accredited educational perfusion program.
Certified by the American Board of Clinical Perfusion (ABCP) with 5 years of clinical experience.
Licensed perfusionist in the State of Georgia or eligible for licensure such that it can be obtained within 3 months of employment.
Proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, program planning and development.
Ability to lead curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Ability to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
Skilled in the use of computers, internet resources, and MS Office software.
Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with administration, clinical partners, faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to represent the University and generate future partnerships.
Strong decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

PhD, EdD, or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university/college.

Responsibilities

Academic program development and oversight of all aspects of the Cardiovascular Perfusion Program.
Organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and general effectiveness of the program.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of instructional strategies and techniques and expertise in perfusion science based on best practices and evidence.
Support the mission and values of the School of Nursing and Emory University.
Ensure the program is compliant with the AC-PE Standards for Perfusion Education.
Ensure the AC-PE Consensus Curriculum is incorporated into the Emory perfusion curriculum.
Monitor and retain data required for annual accreditation reports.
Provide leadership in management of the program through curriculum development, expert teaching and implementation of learning innovations that utilize technology, systematic evaluation and program planning.
Recruit the highest quality faculty and students, along with assisting in identifying and developing the financial resources needed to support these efforts.
Meet with advisory committee semi-annually or more frequently as required.
Serve on relevant School of Nursing, EHC and University committees as requested.
Collaborate with Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Program Directors, Specialty Coordinators, and faculty in coordinating evaluation plan implementation and achieving outcomes; developing schema for course offerings and schedules each semester; recommending faculty assignments related to the program by presenting program teaching needs and draft faculty assignments; and identifying programmatic needs for faculty recruitment.
Collaborate with faculty to create objectives/teaching strategies in all areas (e.g. classroom, simulation and clinical) to ensure high-priority topics and SDOH framework are explicitly in the curriculum.
Oversee didactic, simulation and clinical curriculum to ensure learner competency, quality and safety.
Develop and maintain program policies and update the program student handbook.
Review and approve the faculty's recommendations for course, curricula and program changes before submission to the Curriculum committee.
Monitor policies and procedures and ensure uniform implementation by faculty.
Complete annual faculty evaluations.
Collaborate with Admissions regarding recruitment of and interviewing of students, and monitor applications, admission, matriculation, progression, and graduation patterns of students.
Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Placement to oversee development of clinical sites and preceptors, evaluation of sites and preceptors, and liaisons with clinical partners.
Collaborate with other program directors across the School of Nursing and Emory University.
Oversee student experience outcomes; ensuring students are treated with respect and dignity, engaging when necessary to positively influence relationships between faculty and students.
Provide ongoing regular communication to the student body.
Monitor and report performance of students on certification examinations.
Prepare and present reports on program outcomes to SON and EHC executive leadership.
Complete proof of program completion, including specifics of courses and clinical case counts.
Serve as resource for course faculty and students and assist in resolving student and faculty issues and concerns.
Attend Emory functions as requested, e.g. Open House, Admitted Students Day, Orientation activities, etc.
Attend graduation ceremonies.
Maintain certification and continuing education in accordance with the requirements of the Cardiovascular Perfusionist accrediting body (ABCP) and the Georgia Medical Composite Board, including minimum clinical cases.
Oversee student research and/or scholarly projects to facilitate journal submissions and maintain the visibility of the program on a national level.
Present at national and local perfusion conferences to enhance the visibility of the Emory program.