About The Position

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is seeking applications for a Program Director to lead its Cardiovascular Perfusion Program. This role is for an individual with expertise in perfusion science, higher education teaching experience, and a strong record of program administration and leadership. As part of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, the School of Nursing is a nationally ranked leader in nursing and health sciences education and practice. The program director will work in a creative and energetic environment, engaging in 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.

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.
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